Match report

Marseille Defeats NK Domzale 3-0 in Europa League Kickoff

Marseille
Marseille
3–0
FT
NK Domzale
NK Domzale
Aug 24, 2017

Marseille showcased a dominant performance to defeat NK Domzale 3-0 in their UEFA Europa League opener. V. Germain and F. Thauvin were key contributors, scoring crucial goals that secured Marseille's victory. Despite some yellow cards and substitutions, the French side maintained their composure and control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • V. Germain scored the first goal in the 28th minute, assisted by Maxime López.
  • • F. Thauvin netted the second goal in the 56th minute, with an assist from V. Germain.
  • • F. Thauvin added another goal in the 85th minute, making it 3-0 for Marseille.
  • • Marseille saw three players booked: Adil Rami, Maxime López, and F. Thauvin.
  • • NK Domzale received four yellow cards: J. Balkovec, Amedej Vetrih, Ž. Žužek, and A. Ožbolt.

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Mandanda (G)
  • 21 P. Evra (D)
  • 23 A. Rami (D)
  • 6 Rolando (D)
  • 2 H. Sakai (D)
  • 19 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 26 F. Thauvin (M)
  • 5 L. Ocampos (M)
  • 8 M. Sanson (M)
  • 27 M. Lopez (M)
  • 28 V. Germain (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 G. Sertic
  • 29 A. Zambo Anguissa
  • 3 Dória
  • 18 J. Amavi
  • 7 R. Cabella
  • 16 Y. Pelé
  • 17 B. Sarr

NK Domzale

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Milić (G)
  • 8 M. Širok (D)
  • 25 M. Blažič (D)
  • 29 J. Balkovec (D)
  • 6 T. Klemenčič (D)
  • 17 S. Ibričić (M)
  • 90 Z. Husmani (M)
  • 4 A. Vetrih (M)
  • 9 L. Bizjak (F)
  • 10 J. Repas (M)
  • 7 I. Firer (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Ž. Žužek
  • 31 A. Ožbolt
  • 41 A. Čerin
  • 11 J. Matjašič
  • 21 N. Hodžić
  • 22 A. Mulalić
  • 33 M. Rom

Timeline

  1. Marseille
    24' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Adil Rami
  2. Marseille
    25' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adil Rami · On: G. Sertic
  3. Marseille
    28' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Germain · Assist: Maxime López
  4. Marseille
    32' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Maxime López
  5. NK Domzale
    38' NK Domzale Card · Yellow Card
    J. Balkovec
  6. NK Domzale
    54' NK Domzale Card · Yellow Card
    Amedej Vetrih
  7. Marseille
    56' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Germain · Assist: F. Thauvin
  8. Marseille
    63' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Maxime López · On: F. Anguissa
  9. NK Domzale
    65' NK Domzale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Bizjak · On: Ž. Žužek
  10. Marseille
    67' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    F. Thauvin
  11. NK Domzale
    75' NK Domzale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Firer · On: A. Ožbolt
  12. NK Domzale
    81' NK Domzale Card · Yellow Card
    Ž. Žužek
  13. Marseille
    82' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Ocampos · On: Dória
  14. NK Domzale
    83' NK Domzale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Amedej Vetrih · On: A. Gnezda Cerin
  15. Marseille
    85' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Thauvin · Assist: V. Germain

Match Stats

Stat Marseille NK Domzale
Fouls 16 14
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 5
Corners 4 8
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ V. Germain's early goal in the 28th minute set the tone for Marseille's commanding performance.
  • ▸ F. Thauvin's second goal in the 56th minute effectively sealed the match, giving Marseille a comfortable two-goal lead.