The Marseillais easily triumphed over the Lyonnais, who remain last in the championship, in the match postponed from the 10th day of Ligue 1, Wednesday.
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More than a month after the incidents which caused the cancellation of the initial meeting between Marseille and Lyon on October 29, the postponed match was played on Wednesday December 6 in a climate of high security and without excesses. On the field, the Phocéens taught the Gones a lesson, with a 3-0 victory, thanks in particular to two assists and a goal from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. OM sign a third consecutive success in all competitions, while OL are more than ever at the bottom of Ligue 1.
Banned bus, increased police escort, secret Lyon hotel and travel ban on Lyon supporters… Security measures had been reinforced so that OM could welcome OL to the Vélodrome stadium and in front of its public in a more peaceful climate. A less hostile atmosphere which, however, did not prevent Marseille supporters from showing their discontent with banners, regarding possible bans on the movement of supporters in the coming weeks, as suggested by the Minister of Sports, Amélie Oudéa -Castera.
Aubameyang, symbol of OM’s good dynamics
Despite a strike of encouragement from its fans for a few minutes, OM still got into their match well, and immediately settled into the Lyon camp. The Phocaeans were rewarded for their domination by a goal from Vitinha (21st), well served by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the area. The Gabonese turned into a caviar distributor on Wednesday evening, as he then offered another decisive pass to Michael Murillo, who only had to push the ball into the back of the net with his head (25th).
The Marseille striker then took the opportunity to score when he could, to further widen the gap in the score (55e). After a mixed start to the season, with 4 goals in 11 matches but especially none in Ligue 1 before the eighth day, Aubameyang seems to have made his mark since he is involved in seven goals in OM’s last three matches . He thus contributes to the good dynamic of Marseille, undefeated for four matches in all competitions.
OL cannot say the same, since the Lyonnais remain last in the championship, with still only one success in 14 days. The progress seen against Lens on Saturday was not confirmed on the pitch at the Stade Vélodrome. Overwhelmed, the Gones ran after the ball and lacked intensity in the duels. They showed more aggression after the break, but were often late in their interventions. And while the lack of efficiency was one of the major reasons for their poor results in recent weeks, it cannot be singled out on Wednesday evening, since the Lyonnais had too few chances (six shots for just one). frame).
The bill could have been even heavier for the Rhone club without the duel won by Anthony Lopes in front of Jordan Veretout (35th), Clinton Mata’s saving tackle in front of Aubameyang (37th) and the post found by Bilal Nadir (90th). OL remains the worst defense in Ligue 1 (27 goals conceded), the second worst attack (11 goals scored), and never in the history of Ligue 1 has a team with seven points after 14 matches played managed to stay in the elite.