Match report

Marseille Defeats Nice 2–1 in Ligue 1 Thriller

Marseille
Marseille
2–1
FT
Nice
Nice
May 6, 2018

Marseille held off a resilient Nice side to secure a vital 2-1 win in Ligue 1, with goals from Vincent Germain and Dimitri Payet. Despite Mario Balotelli's early equalizer for Nice, Marseille's resilience and late game management ensured the three points. The victory is a significant boost for Marseille in their pursuit of a top-four finish.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Marseille 2–1 Nice
  • • First goal: M. Balotelli (Nice) in the 5th minute
  • • Equalizer: V. Germain (Marseille) in the 13th minute
  • • Winner: D. Payet (Marseille) in the 72nd minute
  • • Key substitutions: C. N'Jie to F. Thauvin (Marseille), B. Srarfi to A. Saint-Maximin (Nice)

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Mandanda (G)
  • 6 Rolando (D)
  • 18 J. Amavi (D)
  • 4 B. Kamara (D)
  • 10 D. Payet (M)
  • 19 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 17 B. Sarr (D)
  • 5 L. Ocampos (M)
  • 29 A. Zambo Anguissa
  • 28 V. Germain (F)
  • 26 F. Thauvin (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 G. Sertic
  • 14 C. N'Jie
  • 8 M. Sanson
  • 13 A. Abdennour
  • 15 Y. Sari
  • 16 Y. Pelé
  • 27 M. Lopez

Nice

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 40 W. Benítez (G)
  • 31 Dante (D)
  • 20 M. Le Marchand (D)
  • 2 A. Souquet (D)
  • 4 Marlon (D)
  • 6 J. Seri (M)
  • 25 W. Cyprien (M)
  • 7 A. Saint-Maximin (F)
  • 8 P. Lees Melou (M)
  • 9 M. Balotelli (F)
  • 14 A. Pléa (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 B. Srarfi
  • 10 M. Le Bihan
  • 5 A. Tameze
  • 15 P. Burner
  • 21 N. Mendy
  • 23 M. Sarr
  • 30 Y. Cardinale

Timeline

  1. Nice
    5' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Balotelli · Assist: Maxime Le Marchand
  2. Marseille
    13' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Germain · Assist: D. Payet
  3. Marseille
    39' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Boubacar Kamara
  4. Nice
    40' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    M. Balotelli
  5. Marseille
    46' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rolando · On: G. Sertic
  6. Marseille
    71' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Thauvin · On: C. N'Jie
  7. Marseille
    72' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Payet · Assist: C. N'Jie
  8. Nice
    81' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Saint-Maximin · On: B. Srarfi
  9. Nice
    83' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Balotelli · On: M. Le Bihan
  10. Marseille
    85' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Boubacar Kamara · On: M. Sanson

Match Stats

Stat Marseille Nice
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 89% 86%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 432 525
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 385 453
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 10 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nice's early goal from Balotelli put them in the lead, but Marseille's quick response with Germain's equalizer in the 13th minute set the tone for the game.
  • ▸ Payet's decisive goal in the 72nd minute was a turning point, as it gave Marseille the lead and a strong psychological edge, despite the late pressure from Nice.