OM sees red in Nice

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By: Manu Tournoux

OM sees red in Nice

Marseille lost to Nice this Saturday as part of the 9th round of L1 (1-0). At the end of a doubly fatal action.

The return from the international break is tough for OM. Beyond the loss to injuries of two elements this Saturday evening in Nice – Clauss and Lopez – Marseille also and above all lost for the third time this season in Ligue 1, beaten 1-0 by the more realistic and opportunistic Aiglons.

After a first act where the two teams had their golden opportunity to open the scoring – a goal refused to Sarr for offside (25e) and a sudden shot from Moffi just off target (40e) – the Olympians missed the boat approaching the last quarter of an hour, unfortunate on the post stunned by Aubameyang in his duel with Bulka (73e).

Balerdi, the action where everything changed

It was in one and the same phase of play in the end that OM lost everything this Saturday evening: a foul by Balerdi on Rosario on the right side of the area. With the key for the Argentinian being a second yellow card (78e) ; then an off-center free kick from Boga placed on the victorious header of Guessand (1-0, 79e).

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Despite a final action harvested by Ndiaye at the end of the match (88e), the Phocaeans thus give in for the third time in the space of only four days, each time to direct competitors presumed for the best European places: Paris, Monaco and Nice. Neither more nor less than the trifecta in the chaos of the elite, the Gym temporarily enthroned in the championship. A leading trio from which OM is currently far away, relegated to six and seven units from PSG and OGCN.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.