Match report

Marseille Defeats Slovan Liberec 4-2 in UEFA Europa League

Slovan Liberec
Slovan Liberec
2–4
FT
Marseille
Marseille
Dec 10, 2015

Marseille held off a valiant comeback from Slovan Liberec to secure a 4-2 victory in their UEFA Europa League match. The French side took an early lead through Michy Batshuayi and extended their advantage through Gorgelin Nkoudou and Aymen Barrada. Despite conceding two goals in the second half, including a penalty, Marseille maintained their composure and sealed the win with a late goal from Lucas Ocampos.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Slovan Liberec 2–4 Marseille
  • • Goals: M. Batshuayi (14'), G. Nkoudou (43'), A. Barrada (48'), L. Ocampos (90+4') for Marseille; M. Bakoš (75', penalty), J. Šural (76') for Slovan Liberec
  • • Yellow Cards: S. Mandanda, R. Cabella, M. Batshuayi, N. NKoulou for Marseille; D. Pavelka, D. Efremov, L. Bartošák for Slovan Liberec

Lineups

Slovan Liberec

Starting XI

  • 21 T. Koubek (G)
  • 13 O. Svejdik
  • 26 L. Bartošák (D)
  • 5 V. Coufal (D)
  • 11 D. Hovorka (D)
  • 10 Z. Folprecht (M)
  • 9 H. Shala (F)
  • 8 D. Pavelka (M)
  • 6 J. Sykora (M)
  • 15 D. Efremov (M)
  • 27 M. Bakoš (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. Rabusic
  • 23 J. Šural
  • 17 M. Kerbr
  • 2 Won Che Bong
  • 16 V. Hladký
  • 18 J. Mudra
  • 24 D. Bartl

Marseille

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Mandanda (G)
  • 6 Rolando (D)
  • 3 N. N'Koulou (D)
  • 23 B. Mendy (D)
  • 2 Javi Manquillo (D)
  • 18 M. Isla (D)
  • 20 A. Romao (M)
  • 19 A. Barrada (M)
  • 13 R. Cabella (M)
  • 14 G. N'Koudou (F)
  • 22 M. Batshuayi (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Lucas Silva
  • 15 S. Sparagna
  • 7 L. Ocampos
  • 4 K. Rekik
  • 16 Y. Pelé
  • 17 B. Sarr
  • 29 A. Zambo Anguissa

Timeline

  1. Marseille
    14' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Batshuayi · Assist: A. Barrada
  2. Marseille
    27' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Steve Mandanda
  3. Marseille
    28' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    R. Cabella
  4. Marseille
    29' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    M. Batshuayi
  5. Slovan Liberec
    35' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow Card
    D. Pavelka
  6. Marseille
    43' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Nkoudou · Assist: A. Barrada
  7. Marseille
    48' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Barrada · Assist: Javi Manquillo
  8. Marseille
    54' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Cabella · On: Lucas Silva
  9. Slovan Liberec
    60' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Zdenek Folprecht · On: M. Rabušic
  10. Marseille
    65' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Nkoudou · On: Stephane Sparagna
  11. Slovan Liberec
    66' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Shala · On: J. Šural
  12. Marseille
    73' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Batshuayi · On: L. Ocampos
  13. Marseille
    74' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    N. NKoulou
  14. Slovan Liberec
    75' Slovan Liberec Goal · Penalty
    M. Bakoš
  15. Slovan Liberec
    76' Slovan Liberec Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Šural · Assist: D. Efremov
  16. Slovan Liberec
    81' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow Card
    D. Efremov
  17. Slovan Liberec
    84' Slovan Liberec Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bartošák
  18. Marseille
    87' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Jacques-Alaixys Romao
  19. Slovan Liberec
    89' Slovan Liberec subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Sýkora · On: M. Kerbr
  20. Marseille
    90'+4 Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Ocampos · Assist: Benjamin Mendy

Match Stats

Stat Slovan Liberec Marseille
Fouls 0 0
Pass Accuracy 68% 68%
Offsides 5 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 399 364
Yellow Cards 4 5
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 2 7
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 270 248
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marseille took control early with goals by Michy Batshuayi and Gorgelin Nkoudou within the first 45 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Slovan Liberec's late surge with two goals in quick succession (a penalty by Martin Bakoš and a regular goal by Jozef Šural) nearly turned the tide, but Marseille's late goal by Lucas Ocampos ensured the victory.