Match report

Marseille Defeats Nice 2-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Marseille
Marseille
2–1
FT
Nice
Nice
May 7, 2017

Marseille held off a strong Nice side to secure a 2-1 victory at the Stade Vélodrome, with Bafétimbi Gomis and Patrice Evra scoring the decisive goals. Despite a late goal from Mario Balotelli, Marseille's early and late strikes ensured a win that boosted their Ligue 1 standings.

Key Facts

  • • Bafétimbi Gomis scored the first goal for Marseille in the 21st minute, assisted by Dimitri Payet.
  • • Mario Balotelli equalized for Nice in the 50th minute, assisted by Paul Baysse.
  • • Patrice Evra scored the winning goal for Marseille in the 66th minute, assisted by Maxime Lopez.
  • • Marseille received four yellow cards during the match: Robert Cabella, Dimitri Payet, Hiroki Sakai, and Romain Fanni.

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 Y. Pelé (G)
  • 24 R. Fanni (D)
  • 21 P. Evra (D)
  • 6 Rolando (D)
  • 2 H. Sakai (D)
  • 11 D. Payet (M)
  • 19 W. Vainqueur (M)
  • 26 F. Thauvin (M)
  • 8 M. Sanson (M)
  • 27 M. Lopez (M)
  • 18 B. Gomis (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 R. Cabella
  • 29 A. Zambo Anguissa
  • 17 B. Sarr
  • 1 B. Samba
  • 3 Dória
  • 14 C. N'Jie
  • 15 T. Hubočan

Nice

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 Y. Cardinale (G)
  • 4 P. Baysse (D)
  • 31 Dante (D)
  • 2 A. Souquet (D)
  • 21 Ricardo Pereira (D)
  • 29 Dalbert Henrique (D)
  • 5 Y. Belhanda (M)
  • 13 V. Eysseric (M)
  • 6 J. Seri (M)
  • 26 V. Koziello (M)
  • 9 M. Balotelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Donis
  • 10 M. Le Bihan
  • 11 B. Srarfi
  • 24 M. Obbadi
  • 18 R. Walter
  • 32 M. Sarr
  • 40 W. Benítez

Timeline

  1. Marseille
    17' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Thauvin · On: R. Cabella
  2. Marseille
    21' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Gomis · Assist: D. Payet
  3. Marseille
    34' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    R. Cabella
  4. Marseille
    47' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    D. Payet
  5. Nice
    50' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Balotelli · Assist: P. Baysse
  6. Nice
    58' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Pereira · On: A. Donis
  7. Marseille
    59' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    H. Sakai
  8. Nice
    62' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Dante
  9. Marseille
    66' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Evra · Assist: Maxime López
  10. Marseille
    67' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    R. Fanni
  11. Marseille
    70' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Maxime López · On: F. Anguissa
  12. Nice
    75' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vincent Koziello · On: M. Le Bihan
  13. Nice
    83' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Valentin Eysseric · On: B. Srarfi
  14. Marseille
    88' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Cabella · On: B. Sarr
  15. Marseille
    90' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Pelé

Match Stats

Stat Marseille Nice
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 85% 89%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 17
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 451 549
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 7 5
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 383 486
Shots Inside Box 14 11
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marseille took the lead early in the match, with Bafétimbi Gomis converting a pass from Dimitri Payet in the 21st minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Patrice Evra's goal in the 66th minute proved crucial, as it came right after Nice had equalized, shifting the momentum back to Marseille and ultimately sealing the win.