Match report

Marseille Defeats Konyaspor 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Marseille
Marseille
1–0
FT
Konyaspor
Konyaspor
Sep 14, 2017

Marseille held off Konyaspor to secure a vital 1-0 win in their UEFA Europa League clash. The French giants capitalized on a moment of brilliance from Adil Rami, who found the back of the net in the 48th minute following an assist by Dimitri Payet. Despite facing a disciplined Konyaspor side, Marseille's clinical finish was enough to edge out their Turkish opponents. Konyaspor were reduced to ten men after receiving multiple yellow cards, further complicating their defensive challenges.

Key Facts

  • • Marseille 1–0 Konyaspor
  • • Adil Rami scored the only goal at 48'
  • • Dimitri Payet provided the assist
  • • Konyaspor had three yellow cards (Ali Turan, Ferhat Öztorun, Musa Araz)
  • • Substitutions: Marseille brought on Florian Thauvin, Valère Germain, and Fabinho Anguissa

Lineups

Marseille

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 Y. Pelé (G)
  • 23 A. Rami (D)
  • 6 Rolando (D)
  • 2 H. Sakai (D)
  • 18 J. Amavi (D)
  • 4 B. Kamara (D)
  • 10 D. Payet (M)
  • 19 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 26 F. Thauvin (M)
  • 8 M. Sanson (M)
  • 28 V. Germain (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 L. Ocampos
  • 17 B. Sarr
  • 29 A. Zambo Anguissa
  • 21 P. Evra
  • 22 G. Sertic
  • 27 M. Lopez
  • 40 F. Escales

Konyaspor

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Kırıntılı (G)
  • 4 A. Turan (D)
  • 87 F. Öztorun (D)
  • 89 N. Skubic (D)
  • 2 V. Findikli (M)
  • 68 M. Bourabia (M)
  • 19 W. Moke Abro (M)
  • 53 M. Araz (M)
  • 7 Ö. Şahiner (M)
  • 21 M. Fofana (M)
  • 9 M. Evouna (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Milosevic
  • 6 J. Jønsson
  • 39 I. Ezekiel
  • 3 E. Albayrak
  • 5 S. Ay
  • 25 A. Demircan
  • 42 P. Filipović

Timeline

  1. Konyaspor
    6' Konyaspor Card · Yellow Card
    Ali Turan
  2. Konyaspor
    35' Konyaspor Card · Yellow Card
    Ferhat Öztorun
  3. Konyaspor
    42' Konyaspor Card · Yellow Card
    Musa Araz
  4. Konyaspor
    46' Konyaspor subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Musa Araz · On: D. Milosevic
  5. Marseille
    48' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    Adil Rami · Assist: D. Payet
  6. Konyaspor
    51' Konyaspor Card · Yellow Card
    Wilfried Moke
  7. Konyaspor
    61' Konyaspor subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Findikli · On: J. Jønsson
  8. Marseille
    70' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    Luiz Gustavo
  9. Konyaspor
    72' Konyaspor subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ö. Şahiner · On: I. Ezekiel
  10. Marseille
    75' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Thauvin · On: L. Ocampos
  11. Marseille
    81' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Germain · On: B. Sarr
  12. Marseille
    89' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Payet · On: F. Anguissa

Match Stats

Stat Marseille Konyaspor
Fouls 11 8
Pass Accuracy 87% 72%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 540 361
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 469 261
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marseille's early pressure culminated in Adil Rami's goal in the 48th minute, giving them the lead they needed to control the match.
  • ▸ Konyaspor's loss of players to yellow cards disrupted their game plan and contributed to Marseille's dominance.