“Moses Simon, the Super Eagles winger, has provided insight into his thought process leading up to his sensational goal that secured Nantes’ 1-0 victory against Clermont Foot.
Simon’s extraordinary strike, arguably the standout goal of the weekend, propelled Nantes to their first win of the season. The match, played on the challenging surface of Stade Gabriel Montpied, had been goalless at halftime with limited scoring opportunities. However, just three minutes into the second half, Simon broke the deadlock.
Clermont’s goalkeeper, Mory Diaw, found himself out of position after a misplaced back pass, and Simon executed a first-time finish that sailed over the stranded goalkeeper and into the net, ultimately securing the win in the closely contested match.
In his post-match comments on Prime Video (via Tribune Nantais), Simon explained, “I noticed that the goalkeeper was advancing, which I had observed in the first half. We had an opportunity, and we had to capitalize on it. This long-awaited victory is crucial for everyone, including the fans. We must maintain our efforts to continue improving.”
This victory propelled Nantes to five points after their first five games, elevating them to 15th place in the league table. Meanwhile, Ligue 1 leaders Monaco have accumulated 11 points.”
