In view of the second period produced by OM this Saturday against Aston Villa, during a final summer preparation match coming to punctuate a record of three victories and three draws, the electric atmosphere of the Vélodrome fortunately did not become explosive. Thanks to the double of an Aubameyang entered in the second half and twice scorer in three minutes (76e79e), the Marseillais logically won 3-1. With a smile despite many clashes.
Because the meeting between the Villans and the Olympians had nothing friendly. With after the break of multiple scuffles observed in the field – including between the two coaches Roberto de Zerbi and Unai Emery in additional time, while the muscular explanations on the lawn multiplied.
The first act already had its share of tensions – despite a globally mastered performance of Phocaeans who had opened the scoring in a meritorious way by the inevitable greenwood, author of seven goals in total in this preparation phase (5e). The fault, in particular, to the somewhat surprising equalization of the Birmingham club (8e).
An om long frustrated against the villans
So goalscorer, McGinn indeed was a good offside meter on this action-an arbitration generosity which caused the ire of the Italian strategist of OM and its staff. On the wand this evening, Mr. Millot, a customary official of Ligue 1, was not helped certainly by his assessors but quickly the match appeared hit and confused – for lack of assertive authority.
Just before rest, a fault on Rowe in the opposing surface under the eyes of the referee and not whistled still sparked a wave of hostility from the public of the velodrome and frustrated Olympians. Medina and Höjbjerg in particular went to claim explanations from the arbitral body on the way to the locker room. Scenes already seen last season which cost dear, very dear to Marseillais and their management.
