Mumbai, September 21: Nice hammered Saint-Etienne 8-0 on Friday in an astonishing rout that marked the newly promoted side's heaviest French league defeat in 73 years. Nice notched six in a scintillating first half display and overall equalled its record number of goals scored in a Ligue 1 game. The writing looked on the wall for visiting Saint-Etienne as early as the fourth minute when Dylan Batubinsika conceded an own goal. Premier League 2024–25: Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag Believes Marcus Rashford ‘Is on His Way Back’ After Taking Control.

Tanguy Ndombele made it 2-0 three minutes later when a poor clearance left him with a free shot at goal. Most of the damage came down the right wing, where the Saint-Etienne defense was unable to cope with Nice's surging runs and crosses. Mohamed-Ali Cho was rampant and he scored the third in the 24th followed by Youssoufa Moukoko two minutes later.

Evan Guessand scored a beautiful individual goal in the 36th and Moukoko added his second and Nice's sixth three minutes later to leave Saint-Etienne reeling. Excited Kylian Mbappe Shares Instagram Story As Real Madrid Star Owned Football Club SM Caen Registers First Win of the Season.

Franck Haise's men took their foot off the gas in the second half but substitute Sofiane Diop still tapped in a seventh with 15 minutes remaining. Pablo Rosario completed the rout with an 85th-minute penalty. The result moved Nice into fifth place. Saint-Etienne was 16th.

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