In a thrilling match against Reims, Mason Greenwood once again showcased his talent by scoring his third goal of the French Ligue 1 season for Marseille. Despite an early lead by Amine Harit, Marseille found themselves trailing after goals from Yaya Kader Fofana and Sergio Akieme. Greenwood, who had previously scored twice in his Marseille debut against Brest, proved his worth once again. The former Manchester United striker made a controversial move to Marseille this summer, and his impact on the team has been undeniable.
Disappointment for Marseille
Despite Greenwood’s heroics, Marseille’s manager, Roberto De Zerbi, expressed disappointment with the final result of the match. After scoring a late goal to salvage a draw, De Zerbi admitted, “I’m disappointed and annoyed. I’m sorry, I would have liked to have won this first game at the Velodrome. I feel a huge responsibility with these fans.” Despite the frustration, Greenwood’s performance continues to be a bright spot for Marseille in the early stages of the season.
In another exciting match, Strasbourg secured its first league victory of the season with a 3-1 win against Rennes. Andrey Santos and Emanuel Emegha were among the goal-scorers for Strasbourg, while Ludovic Blas managed to pull one back for Rennes. However, a late own-goal by Christopher Wooh sealed the victory for Strasbourg. The win was especially sweet for Strasbourg’s fans, who had been protesting against the club’s ownership. The victory provided a much-needed moment of celebration for the devoted supporters.
Nantes put an end to their 10-game winless streak at home by defeating newly promoted Auxerre 2-0 at Stade de la Beaujoire. Moses Simon opened the scoring with a brilliant solo effort in the 14th minute, setting the tone for Nantes’ victory. Despite some chances for Auxerre, they were unable to find the back of the net. The match took a turn for the worse for Auxerre when Ado Onaiwu was shown a red card in the 52nd minute for a dangerous tackle. Bahereba Guirassy added a second goal for Nantes in stoppage time, sealing the much-needed win for the home side.
Lens secured a 2-0 victory over Brest with goals from Jhoanner Chavez and an own-goal from Julien Le Cardinal. However, Lens suffered a setback when Deiver Machado was sent off with a red card in the 88th minute. Meanwhile, Nice and Toulouse played out a 1-1 draw on a damaged pitch affected by a fungal infection. American defender Mark McKenzie made his debut for Toulouse following his transfer from Genk, adding an international flair to the match.
The French Ligue 1 continues to provide exciting matches and unexpected results. With standout performances from players like Mason Greenwood and Moses Simon, teams are fighting hard for every point. Marseille, Strasbourg, Nantes, Lens, and Toulouse all showcased their strengths and weaknesses in the latest round of fixtures, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter of the season.