Lorient 3, Nice 3

NICE, France (Interstat) — In a chaotic and dramatic Ligue 1 season opener that defied all pre-match projections, OGC Nice and FC Lorient played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Sunday at Allianz Riviera. The match, which featured five second-half goals and a flurry of late cards, saw both teams squander leads before settling for a point to begin their French top-flight campaigns. The game exploded to life just before halftime after a subdued opening. Lorient midfielder Tom Louchet broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, giving the visitors an early advantage. The first half appeared to be concluding with that… Read more...