Match report

Marseille Stuns Toulouse 5-2 in Ligue 1 Clash

Toulouse
Toulouse
2–5
FT
Marseille
Marseille
May 18, 2019

Marseille triumphed over Toulouse with a convincing 5-2 victory in a tense Ligue 1 encounter. The game saw early goals from both sides, but Marseille capitalized on the momentum with a flurry of goals in the second half. Notable scorers included Max Gradel for Toulouse and a brace from Marseille's Florian Thauvin. Key substitutions and tactical shifts played a crucial role in the outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Toulouse's A. Leya scored the first goal at 26 minutes with an assist from Max Gradel
  • • Marseille's Morgan Sanson equalized at 29 minutes, assisted by Florian Thauvin
  • • Hiroki Sakai put Marseille ahead at 50 minutes, assisted by Lionel Messi
  • • Max Gradel secured Toulouse's second goal at 61 minutes
  • • Florian Thauvin sealed the victory for Marseille with a goal at 91 minutes, assisted by Clinton N'Jie

Lineups

Toulouse

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Goicoechea (G)
  • 3 G. Shōji (D)
  • 6 C. Jullien (D)
  • 12 Issiaga Sylla (D)
  • 2 K. Amian (D)
  • 21 J. Durmaz (M)
  • 14 M. Dossevi (M)
  • 15 J. Bostock (M)
  • 17 I. Sangaré (M)
  • 7 M. Gradel (M)
  • 10 A. Leya (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Manu García
  • 24 N. Mubele
  • 4 Y. Cahuzac
  • 29 F. Moubandje
  • 16 M. Vidal
  • 5 S. Moreira
  • 19 B. Diakité

Marseille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Mandanda (G)
  • 23 A. Rami (D)
  • 2 H. Sakai (D)
  • 18 J. Amavi (D)
  • 4 B. Kamara (D)
  • 10 D. Payet (M)
  • 19 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 5 L. Ocampos (M)
  • 8 M. Sanson (M)
  • 28 V. Germain (F)
  • 26 F. Thauvin (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 C. N'Jie
  • 12 K. Strootman
  • 27 M. Lopez
  • 16 Y. Pelé
  • 33 A. Ali Mohamed
  • 7 N. Radonjić
  • 25 T. Hubočan

Timeline

  1. Toulouse
    22' Toulouse Card · Yellow Card
    C. Jullien
  2. Toulouse
    26' Toulouse Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Leya · Assist: Max Gradel
  3. Marseille
    29' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sanson · Assist: F. Thauvin
  4. Marseille
    39' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Amavi
  5. Marseille
    50' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Sakai · Assist: L. Ocampos
  6. Marseille
    59' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Adil Rami
  7. Toulouse
    61' Toulouse Goal · Normal Goal
    Max Gradel
  8. Marseille
    62' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Germain · On: C. N'Jie
  9. Marseille
    74' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adil Rami · On: K. Strootman
  10. Marseille
    76' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    C. N'Jie · Assist: H. Sakai
  11. Toulouse
    79' Toulouse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Durmaz · On: Manuel Garcia
  12. Marseille
    80' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Payet · On: Maxime López
  13. Toulouse
    85' Toulouse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dossevi · On: N. Mubele
  14. Toulouse
    87' Toulouse subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bostock · On: Y. Cahuzac
  15. Marseille
    90'+1 Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Thauvin · Assist: C. N'Jie

Match Stats

Stat Toulouse Marseille
Fouls 4 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 85%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 21
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 336 470
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 8
Shots on Target 5 8
Shots off Target 11 5
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 267 401
Shots Inside Box 10 12
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 9 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marseille's second goal by Hiroki Sakai at 50 minutes shifted the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ The substitution of Clinton N'Jie for C. N'Jie in the 62nd minute strengthened Marseille's attacking capabilities, leading to three consecutive goals