What an evening. This Wednesday, Ligue 1 offered a spectacle worthy of great publicity for the French championship. Four matches played at 9:05 p.m., twenty-one goals scored, turnarounds everywhere. Viewers got their money’s worth. But behind the avalanche of goals lie sporting dramas. Marseille and Lyon, two top names in Ligue 1, let slip away victories that were reaching out to them. Both clubs collapsed at the end of the match, victims of catastrophic scenarios which will leave their mark.
Marseille sank in stoppage time. Hanging 2-2 at home by Angers, OM wasted a golden opportunity to regain the lead in the championship. After two consecutive defeats, the Phocaeans wanted to get back on track. But Sidi Yahia Cherif opened the scoring for Angers in the 25th minute. Trailing until the start of the second half, the Marseillais believed they could reverse the situation thanks to a double from Robinio Vaz in twenty minutes. 2-1, victory in sight. Except that in the 96th minute, Camara equalized on an action where the Marseille defense completely missed. Roberto De Zerbi was furious. The players came out under the whistles of the VĂ©lodrome.
Lyon spoils a 3-0 at Paris FC
If Marseille can harbor regrets, Lyon has even more. Trailing 3-0 at halftime at the Parc des Princes, the Gones seemed to have folded the matter. Corentin Tolisso opened the scoring, then the Czech Pavel Sulc scored a double. 3-0, victory achieved. But everything fell apart. Abner Vinicius was sent off, giving Paris FC a reprieve. Kamara reduced the score. Then, despite the expulsion of De Smet on the Parisian side, Lyon continued to sink. Ilan Kebbal scored a magnificent goal, before Marchetti sealed the final 3-3. An incredible comeback, a Lyon shipwreck.
Monaco continues, Rennes cracks
Monaco also had a crazy evening, but with a positive result. On the Nantes field, ASM won 5-3 after an eight-goal match. Aleksandr Golovin scored twice, Maghnes Akliouche, Folarin Balogun and Mamadou Coulibaly also found the net. The Nantes revolt was not enough. Monaco has a second consecutive victory under the orders of SĂ©bastien Pocognoli, its new coach. For its part, Rennes let two precious points slip away in Toulouse. Trailing 2-0 thanks to goals from Lepaul and Tamari in the space of four minutes, Toulouse fought back. Cresswell reduced the deficit, then Donnum equalized from the penalty spot in the 85th minute.
This penalty conceded by Rennes could cost Habib Beye dearly. With this new goal conceded and this new disappointment, it is difficult to see the Franco-Senegalese technician retaining his position. The evening was spectacular, rich in goals and emotions. We would almost wish for even more days in the middle of the week. But for Marseille, Lyon and Rennes, this evening will remain synonymous with bitter regrets.
