Match report
Marseille Defeats Lorient 3-1 in Ligue 1 Showdown
Marseille
3–1
FT
Lorient
May 12, 2024
Marseille held off a spirited challenge from Lorient to secure a 3-1 win in the Ligue 1 clash. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the standout player, scoring two goals and setting up another for Sylvain Gigot. Benjamin Mendy pulled one back for Lorient but it wasn't enough as Marseille secured three vital points.
Key Facts
- • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice and assisted once, making it a hat-trick of contributions.
- • Sylvain Gigot netted an early goal for Marseille.
- • Benjamin Mendy scored the consolation goal for Lorient.
- • Lorient received multiple yellow cards, including one to Julien Laporte in the 17th minute.
Lineups
Marseille
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 16 Pau López (G)
- 99 C. Mbemba (D)
- 4 S. Gigot (D)
- 6 U. Garcia (D)
- 62 A. Murillo (M)
- 22 P. Gueye (M)
- 27 J. Veretout (M)
- 44 Luis Henrique (M)
- 23 I. Sarr (F)
- 10 P. Aubameyang (F)
- 14 F. Moumbagna (F)
Substitutes
- 11 A. Harit
- 29 I. Ndiaye
- 18 B. Meïté
- 17 J. Onana
- 19 G. Kondogbia
- 36 Rubén Blanco
- 7 J. Clauss
- 20 J. Correa
- 3 Q. Merlin
Lorient
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 38 Y. Mvogo (G)
- 7 P. Katseris (D)
- 32 N. Adjei (D)
- 15 J. Laporte (D)
- 3 M. Talbi (D)
- 5 B. Mendy (D)
- 6 I. Louza (M)
- 14 T. Bakayoko (M)
- 19 L. Abergel (M)
- 27 A. Tosin (M)
- 9 M. Bamba (F)
Substitutes
- 10 B. Bouanani
- 11 B. Dieng
- 13 F. Mendy
- 21 J. Ponceau
- 22 E. Kroupi
- 12 D. Yongwa
- 1 A. Gomis
- 24 G. Kalulu
- 37 T. Le Bris
Timeline
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17' Lorient Card · Yellow CardJulien Laporte
Foul
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36' Marseille Goal · Normal GoalP. Aubameyang · Assist: M. Murillo
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41' Marseille Goal · Normal GoalS. Gigot
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43' Lorient Goal · Normal GoalBenjamin Mendy · Assist: M. Bamba
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49' Marseille Card · Yellow CardP. Aubameyang
Foul
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51' Lorient Card · Yellow CardP. Katseris
Foul
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52' Marseille Var · Penalty confirmedF. Moumbagna
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54' Marseille Goal · PenaltyP. Aubameyang
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61' Lorient Card · Yellow CardM. Bamba
Argument
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62' Lorient subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Bakayoko · On: B. Bouanani
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62' Lorient subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Tosin · On: B. Dieng
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62' Lorient subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Adjei · On: F. Mendy
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63' Marseille subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Sarr · On: A. Harit
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63' Marseille subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Moumbagna · On: I. Ndiaye
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71' Marseille subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Gigot · On: Bamo Meïté
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73' Marseille Card · Yellow CardP. Gueye
Foul
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75' Lorient subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Louza · On: J. Ponceau
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78' Marseille subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Veretout · On: J. Onana
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78' Marseille subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Gueye · On: G. Kondogbia
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80' Lorient subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Bamba · On: E. J. Kroupi
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90'+2 Lorient Card · Yellow CardLaurent Abergel
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Marseille | Lorient |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 80% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 479 | 349 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 2.68 | 1.46 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 9 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Accurate Passes | 395 | 278 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Marseille took a quick lead with goals from Aubameyang and Gigot within minutes of each other.
- ▸ Lorient's response through Mendy's goal narrowed the gap, but Aubameyang's penalty in the 54th minute secured Marseille’s victory.