# Ligue 1 Round 27: Lille and Nice Draw 1-1, Bentaleb Scores Twice
The 27th round of Ligue 1 saw a thrilling encounter between Lille and Nice, ending in a 1-1 draw at Stade Pierre Mauro. Both teams fought hard for victory, but in the end, the result was a share of the points.
### First Half: Tense and Chances
The match began with both teams looking to assert dominance. Lille, currently third in the table, controlled possession early on, but Nice responded well. The visitors had an early chance when Terem Moffi fired a shot on target, forcing Lille goalkeeper Lucas Halgand to make a smart save.
Midway through the first half, Lille mounted a counterattack, and Bentaleb, the star of the match, broke through the Nice defense with a clinical finish. The goal sent the Lille fans into raptures, but the celebration was short-lived as the referee whistled for a foul in the box just two minutes later.
### Second Half: Goals and Drama
The second half was just as eventful. Nice came out stronger after halftime, and their persistence paid off. In the 58th minute, Bentaleb once again proved to be the difference, slotting home a penalty after a handball decision against Nice’s Gaëtan Laborde. Lille now held a 2-0 advantage, but the game was far from over.
Nice refused to back down, and in the 77th minute, they pulled one back through a well-taken goal by Kevin Volland. The goal kept the visitors in the game, but Lille looked determined to hold on for the win.
### Full-Time: Shared Points
As the clock ticked down, both teams created chances, but neither could find a winner. Bentaleb had another opportunity to extend Lille’s lead, but his shot hit the post. Nice’s best chance came in stoppage time when Moffi sent a dangerous cross into the box, but Halgand made a crucial save to preserve the draw.
### Post-Match Reaction
After the final whistle, both teams were left to ponder what could have been. Lille extended their unbeaten run in Ligue 1, but the draw didn’t reflect their domination. Nice, meanwhile, remains in fourth place but will be frustrated by their inability to secure a win.
For Bentaleb, it was a memorable performance, scoring twice and playing a pivotal role in his team’s attack. His leadership and composure were key to Lille’s resilience after a shaky defense.
### Conclusion
The match was a high-octane encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. While Lille will be happy with the three points, Nice will take solace in their improved performance. Both teams now have their sights set on the remainder of the season, with Lille aiming to challenge for a European spot and Nice fighting to climb higher in the table.