Lens, Nice settle for 1‑1 draw at Allianz Riviera
NICE, France (Interstat) — Allan Saint-Maximin scored in the 60th minute but visiting Racing Club de Lens earned a 1-1 draw Saturday as Ali Abdi equalized in the 84th minute in a Ligue 1 match at Allianz Riviera. Nice’s season record in the competition dropped to 7-14-9, while Lens moved to 17-6-4. The match featured five yellow cards and one red. Malang Sarr was cautioned in the 27th minute, followed by Florian Thauvin in the 44th and Abdulai Juma Bah in the 45th. Adrien Thomasson received a yellow in the 82nd minute and Melvin Bard in stoppage time. Saud Abdulhamid was sent off in the 81st minute. Lens had won the previous meeting 2-0 in December. Nice next play at Auxerre on May 10. Lens host Nantes on May 8.