Montpellier won 1-0 at Nancy in Ligue 2, with the decisive goal coming from Yanis Issoufou in the 72nd minute. The match was close: Nancy edged possession 53% to 47%, and both sides had four shots on target.
The game was goalless until Issoufou scored from Laciné Megnan-Pave's assist to put Montpellier ahead. Nancy could not find an equaliser, and the goal proved enough to settle the match. It was Montpellier's only big chance of the evening.
The numbers underline how tight it was: Montpellier had 13 shots to Nancy's 12 and created one big chance, while Nancy created none. Montpellier's goalkeeper made four saves to keep a clean sheet, and their side took the one opportunity that mattered. A single moment decided a match in which neither team dominated.
