Nantes narrowly defeated Montpellier 1-0 in a thrilling match at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday afternoon. The game was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating numerous chances but failing to find the back of the net.
In the first half, Nantes had the better of things and created several opportunities to score. However, their efforts were thwarted by some excellent defending from Montpellier's goalkeeper, who made several key saves to keep his side in the game.
As the second half progressed, it looked like Nantes would be able to break through and take the lead. But Montpellier's resilience paid off as they managed to equalize just before halftime, securing a share of the points for their efforts.
The game went into extra time, where Nantes' striker, Muani Fati, scored the only goal of the match in the 120th minute to secure victory for his team. The goal came after a long ball from the right wing, which Fati controlled and slotted past the Montpellier keeper.
The win is a significant one for Nantes, who have now won three out of their last four matches. It also marks a historic moment for Fati, who has been tipped as one of the brightest young talents in French football.
Overall, it was a closely contested and entertaining match that saw two teams battle it out until the very end. While neither side could come away with all three points, the result will be remembered as a memorable one for both teams.