# Nice Beats Brest in Ligue 1 Match, Returns to European Qualification Zone
## Overview of the Match
On Saturday, September 24th, Nice hosted Brest in a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter at Stade Jean-Maurice-Robillard. The match saw Nice secure a crucial victory that not only secured their spot in the UEFA Europa League but also lifted them back into the European qualification zone.
## Key Highlights of the Match
### First Half:
- **Brest's Start**: The hosts managed to create some early chances with goals from both David Guedioura and Romain Deschamps.
- **Nice's Surge**: In response, Nice began to dominate possession and gradually built up pressure on the Brest defense.
- **Goal for Nice**: In the 25th minute, Nice broke through the Brest防线 with a well-taken goal from Nicolas Pérez.
### Second Half:
- **Continued Dominance**: Nice continued to press and eventually found another way past the Brest goalkeeper.
- **Final Moments**: With just minutes left, Nice extended its lead when Kevin De Bruyne scored his second goal of the match.
- **Final Score**: The final score was 3-1 in favor of Nice.
## Impact on Nice's Standing
This victory is significant for Nice as it not only lifts them out of the relegation battle but also ensures they remain in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. This move could be crucial for the club’s long-term ambitions and future prospects in Europe.
## Team Performance
### Nice:
- **Nicolas Pérez**: Leading scorer with two goals, demonstrating excellent finishing skills.
- **Kevin De Bruyne**: A key player who added another important goal and showed great composure under pressure.
- **David Guedioura**: While not scoring, he provided support with several assists and good contributions.
### Brest:
- **Romain Deschamps**: Despite missing the opening goal, he made significant contributions with his efforts in the box.
- **David Guedioura**: Also had some promising moments but did not replicate his earlier performance against Nice.
## Conclusion
The victory over Brest has been a boost for Nice, lifting them back into the UEFA Europa League qualifiers and potentially securing their position for next season. The team continues to show resilience and determination, which is evident from their strong performances throughout the game. As they look ahead to upcoming matches, Nice will need to maintain this momentum and continue their pursuit of top-tier European football.