A week after their humiliating defeat against Paris, the Marseillais got the better of Nantes this Sunday, at La Beaujoire, during the last match of the 10th day of L1.
OM is smiling again. A week after the nightmare experienced against PSG (0-3), the Marseille club returned to victory, winning on the Nantes pitch (1-2), at the end of the 10th day of Ligue 1. Roberto De Zerbi's men, expected at the turn, were not completely reassured. Far from it. But this victory allows them to make a good accounting transaction and move into second place in the ranking, six points behind the Parisian leader.
A perfect start, then a gap of air
Like his team, Greenwood had a lot to make up for this Sunday. The English winger from OM, author of a horrible performance during the last Classic, immediately set the tone, by delivering a big start to the match on his right wing. Like the symbol of an OM in search of redemption, and ultra-dominant during the first half hour. The opener for Marseille finally came from the left, when Maupay, preferred to Wahi in front, threw himself to catch a powerful cross from Rowe (0-1, 24th). A most logical advantage. But short-lived. If Mohamed failed to score an unfortunate CSC from a corner (29th), the Canaries reacted as the break approached. Well helped by the Olympian drop in power. Kadewere was able to punish it, equalizing with a nice recovery in the middle of the race (1-1, 39th).
Greenwood soulage l’OM
Failing at the break despite possession largely in their favor (79%), OM did not display the same mastery in the second half. Which did not prevent him from regaining the advantage on the hour mark. Unhappy with the finish on his first attempts, Greenwood adjusted his sights, with a low shot which ended up flush with the post (1 -2, 61st). Dangerous up front, particularly under the leadership of their two wingers, OM also displayed a worrying feverishness in defense. Like Kondogbia, first a spectator in front of Mohamed (64th), then author of a gross blunder on an occasion harvested by Kadewere (66th). Despite a tense end to the match, and ten minutes of extra time, the Phocaeans held on until the final whistle. They will try to confirm this start and this new status of runner-up on Friday, with the reception of Auxerre. A reunion with the Vélodrome not to be missed.
