Nice failed to move into the Champions League places as they drew their Ligue 1 game at Lorient.

Claude Puel's side had the better chances of a 0-0 stalemate at the Stade du Moustoir, but they could not break down hosts who have now drawn five of their last seven matches.

Wallyson Mallman's free-kick brought a fine save from Benjamin Lecomte in the Lorient goal while Nice defender Paul Baysse also went close to a first goal of the season.

Both goalkeepers, Lecomte and Yoan Cardinale, were in excellent form as Lorient stopped Nice collecting the win they needed to move into the top three.