Nice stays in Ligue 1 after beating Saint-Etienne in playoff
Nice secured their place in Ligue 1 by defeating Saint-Etienne 4-1 in the promotion-relegation playoff. The match saw all goals scored in the second half, with Elye Wahi contributing two late goals to seal the victory. Nice had finished 16th in Ligue 1, while Saint-Etienne ended third in Ligue 2.
- ▪Nice won the second leg of the playoff against Saint-Etienne 4-1.
- ▪All goals in the match were scored in the second half.
- ▪Elye Wahi scored two late goals to secure the victory for Nice.
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