OM were violently crushed by AJ Auxerre (1-3) this Friday evening at the Vélodrome, at the opening of the 11th day of Ligue 1.
Olympique de Marseille hosted AJ Auxerre this Friday evening, at the Stade de l'Orange Vélodrome, during the 11th day of Ligue 1. The Phocéens' mission was to string together a success to put pressure on the leader of PSG. Same story for the Auxerres who wanted to take the scalp of another big name in the championship after mastering Stade Rennais last weekend. In the first period, Auxerre was able to convert all of its attempts. On an error by the Marseille defense, Lilian Brassier missed his control, which allowed Auxerre to steal the ball and offer themselves a free face-to-face that Lassine Sinayoko managed perfectly. The AJA player deceived Rulli to take the advantage (10th, 0-1).
As the break approached, OM were once again surprised by defensive wandering. Auxerre took advantage of it. Perfectly served deep in the spaces by Sinayoko, Perrin adjusted his finish to deceive Rulli and thus double the lead (42nd, 0-2). No time to rest on their laurels, Pélissier's players continued. New opportunity and new goal. On a ball recovered in the midfield, AJA went on a counter-attack at full speed. Traorè was served on the left side and finished perfectly with a dry strike low to the ground (45th, 0-3). The Vélodrome was stunned and the Phocéens returned to the locker room with a three-goal gap.
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The AJA on a total ride
In the second act, Roberto De Zerbi wasted no time in banging his fist on the table. Exits of Rowe, Maupay and Merlin at the break, in place of Koné, Wahi and Garcia. This did not immediately bear fruit since the AJA came close to fourth on two occasions. On a cross from Hoever at the far post, Traorè placed a shot with the flat of his left foot but the shot hit the post (48th). On an AJA cross, two players were left alone at the penalty spot and unfortunately attempted the same gesture. They got in the way and the Marseille defense was able to free themselves. But things were still heating up near Rulli's cages (58th).
On a strike from Greenwood, Akpa pushed the ball back into the leather. The referee indicated the penalty point. This was confirmed by VAR. Greenwood transformed it without worry (64th, 1-3). After a high recovery from OM, Rabiot took the opportunity to delay before hitting at the edge of the area but his shot was blocked. Greenwood took the ball back on his side, crossed towards Rabiot but Léon was still keeping pace (74th). Like the match, the Marseillais simply cannot put pressure on AJA on a regular basis. However, the possession is very Marseille.
With this result (1-3 for Auxerre), OM loses the opportunity to put pressure on PSG and could thus lose its runner-up status if Monaco were to win. Auxerre still has plenty of points and temporarily climbs to 6th place in the championship. After the international break, the Phocéens will challenge RC Lens in the North, while the AJA will be able to continue at home against Angers.
