Match report

Marseille Defeats Montpellier 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Marseille
Marseille
1–0
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
May 24, 2019

Marseille narrowly defeated Montpellier 1-0 in a crucial Ligue 1 match at the Stade Vélodrome. Florian Thauvin's goal in the 56th minute was the difference, as Marseille held on despite going down to ten men in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Marseille 1-0 Montpellier
  • • Goal: F. Thauvin (56', assist: V. Germain)
  • • Yellow Card: M. Sanson (11')
  • • Red Card: M. Balotelli (87')
  • • Marseille made three substitutions: T. Hubočan on for M. Sanson (34'), D. Payet on for M. Balotelli (59'), and C. N'Jie on for F. Thauvin (90+1')

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 Y. Pelé (G)
  • 2 H. Sakai (D)
  • 15 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 10 D. Payet (F)
  • 19 Luiz Gustavo (D)
  • 12 K. Strootman (M)
  • 5 L. Ocampos (D)
  • 8 M. Sanson (M)
  • 27 M. Lopez (M)
  • 28 V. Germain (F)
  • 26 F. Thauvin (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 T. Hubočan
  • 9 M. Balotelli
  • 14 C. N'Jie
  • 30 S. Mandanda
  • 32 L. Perrin
  • 33 A. Ali Mohamed
  • 7 N. Radonjić

Montpellier

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 40 B. Lecomte (G)
  • 3 D. Congré (D)
  • 4 Hilton (D)
  • 5 Pedro Mendes (D)
  • 8 A. Oyongo (M)
  • 2 R. Aguilar (M)
  • 14 D. Le Tallec (M)
  • 7 P. Lasne (M)
  • 6 S. Sambia (F)
  • 11 A. Delort (F)
  • 10 G. Laborde (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Ristić
  • 32 P. Škuletić
  • 19 S. Camara
  • 15 B. Passi
  • 23 F. Píriz
  • 16 D. Bertaud
  • 29 A. Adouyev

Timeline

  1. Marseille
    11' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sanson
  2. Marseille
    34' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sanson · On: Tomáš Hubočan
  3. Marseille
    56' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Thauvin · Assist: V. Germain
  4. Marseille
    59' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Payet · On: M. Balotelli
  5. Montpellier
    69' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Oyongo · On: M. Ristic
  6. Montpellier
    75' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Laborde · On: P. Škuletić
  7. Montpellier
    80' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Sambia · On: S. Camara
  8. Marseille
    87' Marseille Card · Red Card
    M. Balotelli
  9. Marseille
    89' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Tomáš Hubočan
  10. Marseille
    90'+1 Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Thauvin · On: C. N'Jie

Match Stats

Stat Marseille Montpellier
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 76%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 1 —
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 7 13
Total Passes 463 357
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 368 271
Shots Inside Box 3 7
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's turning point came in the 56th minute when Florian Thauvin scored the only goal of the match, assisted by Valère Germain, securing a vital lead for Marseille.
  • ▸ The game took a significant turn when Mario Balotelli was shown a red card in the 87th minute, leaving Marseille to defend their lead with ten men for the remainder of the match.