Ligue 1 26/27 · Round 7 · SUN, OCT 18
Angers SCO vs Olympique Marseille match report: Angers SCO beaten by Olympique Marseille
Olympique Marseille took control of the match and left Angers SCO with a heavy home defeat in Ligue 1.
By 10xSharp · Published
Result
Olympique Marseille won 5-2 away from home. Angers SCO led 1-0 early but trailed 2-1 at half-time. The away side pulled clear in the second half to complete a comfortable away win.
Goals
Lilian Raolisoa put Angers SCO ahead in the 14th minute, his first Ligue 1 goal for the club this season. Himad Abdelli equalised in the 37th minute from a Timothy Weah assist, and Nouhoum Kamissoko made it 2-1 in the 43rd minute from an Emerson assist. Amine Gouiri added a third in the 60th minute. Amine El Ouazzani pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 75th minute, taking him to 2 Ligue 1 goals for Angers SCO this season. Amine Harit scored in the 83rd minute from a Nnadi Tocukvu assist, and Igor Paixao completed the scoring in the 85th minute from another Timothy Weah assist.
Match flow
Olympique Marseille were on top for most of the first half. They were also on top for most of the second half and for most of the match overall. Angers SCO's best spell came between the 61st and 75th minutes, while the final 15 minutes were even.
Key stats
Olympique Marseille controlled the match on the numbers. They had 58% possession to Angers SCO's 42%, and 8 shots on target to 3. Their dangerous attacks count was 63 against 39, and they also led on corners 5 to 2.
Discipline
Both sides received one yellow card each, with no red cards shown. The match was officiated by Jeremie Pignard.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Olympique Marseille the favourites at an implied 45%, and they won the match.
What it means
Angers SCO sit 15th with 7 points and a goal difference of -6. Olympique Marseille are 9th with 9 points and a goal difference of 4.
Verdict
Olympique Marseille were the better side throughout and deserved their win, backed by superior possession, shots on target and dangerous attacks. Angers SCO started brightly but faded badly after half-time. The result lifts Marseille up the table while Angers remain in the lower reaches.