THE Message from Roberto de Zerbi was very clear, since Monday evening, an extension of an euphoric victory against the Parisian rival (1-0): this trip to Strasbourg was indeed the most important match of the week.
A real test against an Alsatian training co-leader of Ligue 1 alongside AS Monaco. Because the Marseillais were not outsiders but favorites, already, and because the young formation of Liam Rosenior had showered his enthusiasm by making her fall after a success in Lyon, a year ago, this trip to Alsatian lands had everything of a trap for OM.
Roberto de Zerbi's men found the resources to avoid the trap set by Racing. This second saving success in the space of 5 days is hopeful for the rest of their European adventures.
OM with forceps
With his threatening attackers in depth, Strasbourg had the perfect profile to annoy this Marseille team. This was confirmed, despite the result, since the Alsatians relied on a very vertical game. This approach borne fruit on a confused situation after half-time. Emegha, untenable, took advantage of a defect in alignment of Balerdi to serve Ouattara, easy scorer (1-0, 49th).
Pique in their pride, the Marseillais, who had not conceded much during a first period closed, then revolted. And salvation came from the bench. Launched instead of a clumsy gourie, Aubameyang took advantage of a high pressing to recover the ball in a favorable position and find the net in two stages (1-1, 79th). A boost before the blow of grace. At the end of the night, it was the young Robinio Vaz who lit the wick by finding the transverse bar, before Murillo, who had followed well, deliver the OM from a clear recovery (1-, 90th+4). With her twelve points, Marseille leaps and temporarily takes orders from Ligue 1. Mission accomplished.
