Mohamed Abdelmonem records 12 defensive contributions in Nice win over Brest

Egypt international Mohamed Abdelmonem completed the full match as Nice came from behind to beat Brest 2-1 in Ligue 1, producing more defensive contributions than any other player from either side.

The defender played all 90 minutes in the match, which was decided by a late penalty save and moved Nice above Brest in the table.

Abdelmonem’s performance included:

– Defensive contributions: 12 – Tackles: 1 – Interceptions: 2 – Clearances: 9 – Ball recoveries: 6 – Ground duels won: 4 out of 5 – Aerial duels won: 0 out of 2 – Times dribbled past: 0 – Touches: 78 – Possession losses: 8

Brest took the lead in the 15th minute when Ludovic Ajorque capitalised on a major mistake by Nice goalkeeper Yvan Diouf.

Nice levelled in the 61st minute through Elye Wahi, who finished from inside the six-yard box, before Sofiane Diop completed the turnaround in the 83rd minute with a shot from inside the 18-yard area.

The visitors were awarded a penalty in the seventh minute of added time after Ibrahim Kante was fouled. Kenny Lala took responsibility for the spot-kick, but Diouf saved it to secure Nice’s first away victory of the season.

The result took Nice to 11 points and eighth place in the Ligue 1 table, moving them above Brest.

Brest remain on nine points in 11th.