Match report

Reims Defeats Marseille 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Reims
Reims
1–0
FT
Marseille
Marseille
May 15, 2024

In an intense Ligue 1 encounter, Reims stunned Marseille with a narrow but significant 1-0 victory. The decisive moment came from an own goal by C. Mbemba in the 33rd minute, which proved to be the match-winner despite Marseille's numerous attempts to level the score.

Key Facts

  • • Reims secured a vital Ligue 1 win with a 1-0 victory over Marseille.
  • • The only goal of the game came from an own goal by C. Mbemba in the 33rd minute.
  • • Marseille had a goal cancelled due to VAR in the early stages, involving M. Munetsi.
  • • Reims saw two players carded, Oumar Diakité and B. Stambouli, for fouls.

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 94 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 33 Abdoul Koné (D)
  • 24 E. Agbadou (D)
  • 5 Y. Abdelhamid (D)
  • 18 Sergio Akieme (D)
  • 26 B. Stambouli (M)
  • 15 M. Munetsi (M)
  • 7 J. Ito (M)
  • 10 T. Teuma (M)
  • 17 K. Nakamura (M)
  • 22 O. Diakité (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 R. Khadra
  • 72 Amadou Koné
  • 4 M. Busi
  • 8 A. Richardson
  • 27 A. Bojang
  • 25 T. De Smet
  • 96 A. Olliero
  • 32 T. Foket
  • 67 M. Diakhon

Marseille

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 Pau López (G)
  • 99 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 5 L. Balerdi (D)
  • 18 B. Meïté (D)
  • 7 J. Clauss (M)
  • 22 P. Gueye (M)
  • 19 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 27 J. Veretout (M)
  • 3 Q. Merlin (M)
  • 23 I. Sarr (F)
  • 10 P. Aubameyang (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 Luis Henrique
  • 14 F. Moumbagna
  • 62 A. Murillo
  • 29 I. Ndiaye
  • 20 J. Correa
  • 17 J. Onana
  • 6 U. Garcia
  • 37 E. Soglo
  • 36 Rubén Blanco

Timeline

  1. Reims
    6' Reims Var · Goal cancelled
    M. Munetsi
  2. Reims
    18' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    Oumar Diakité

    Foul

  3. Reims
    31' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    B. Stambouli

    Foul

  4. Reims
    33' Reims Goal · Own Goal
    C. Mbemba
  5. Marseille
    46' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bamo Meïté · On: Luis Henrique
  6. Reims
    51' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Stambouli · On: Amadou Kone
  7. Marseille
    55' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kondogbia

    Foul

  8. Reims
    58' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Kone · On: M. Busi
  9. Marseille
    62' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Gueye · On: F. Moumbagna
  10. Reims
    65' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    T. Teuma

    Foul

  11. Reims
    75' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Teuma · On: A. Richardson
  12. Reims
    75' Reims subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Nakamura · On: A. Bojang
  13. Marseille
    79' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jonathan Clauss · On: M. Murillo
  14. Marseille
    79' Marseille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Q. Merlin · On: I. Ndiaye

Match Stats

Stat Reims Marseille
Fouls 17 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 84%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 20
Corners 3 10
Total Passes 322 508
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 8
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 1.12 1.73
Shots off Target 4 9
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 255 429
Shots Inside Box 8 14
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The own goal by C. Mbemba in the 33rd minute completely shifted momentum in Reims' favor.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions from both sides aimed to alter the course of the game, but Reims held on to their lead.