Metz 0, Nice 0

NICE (Interstat) — Nice and FC Metz opened their Ligue 1 campaigns with a scoreless draw Sunday at Allianz Riviera, a result that defied pregame projections that heavily favored the home side. Kojo Peprah Oppong, Boubacar Traoré and Elye Wahi each recorded an assist in the contest that saw no goals. Oppong, a defender, Traoré, a substitute, and Wahi, a forward, were credited with the offensive contributions, but neither team could convert any of the resulting shots into the back of the net. The match produced three yellow cards. Wahi was cautioned in the 35th minute for a midfield foul.… Read more...