Marseille Dominates Angers with 5-2 Victory in Ligue 1

Olympique de Marseille showcased an impressive performance against Angers SCO, securing a decisive 5-2 victory in their latest Ligue 1 clash. This win bolstered Marseille’s record to just one defeat in the last 19 encounters with Angers, including 9 wins and 9 draws.

Match Overview

Marseille entered the match with confidence, following a resounding 9-0 victory over Bayeux in the Coupe de France. They quickly asserted their dominance, threatening the Angers defense from the outset.

First Half Highlights

• Michael Murillo provided a precise low cross to Amine Gouiri, who opened the scoring in the 12th minute, marking his second league goal of the season.
• Mason Greenwood doubled the lead just five minutes later, scoring from a well-executed one-two play with Emerson Palmieri.
• In a continuous attacking display, Hamed Traore added a third goal, finishing expertly with another assist from Emerson.
• Timothy Weah capped off an outstanding first half with a header from Traore’s cross, putting Marseille up 4-1 before halftime.

Although Angers managed to score just before the break with a close-range effort from Amine Sbai, the visitors retained a commanding lead.

Second Half Action

The second half began with Marseille threatening to extend their lead further, with Greenwood hitting the crossbar early on. Coach Roberto De Zerbi rotated his squad, preparing for an upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool.

• Substitute Igor Paixao made an impact, scoring Marseille’s fifth goal in the 88th minute with a composed finish.
• Despite a stoppage-time goal for Angers by Jim Allevinah, it was too late to alter the outcome.

Key Match Statistics

Marseille’s proactive style and clinical finishing were evident throughout the match. The victory cements their position as contenders for France’s third automatic UEFA Champions League qualification spot.

Hamed Traore was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance, contributing to both the midfield and scoring opportunities.

Marseille’s next challenge awaits as they prepare to face Liverpool, aiming to maintain their strong momentum in both league and international competitions.