Ligue 1 26/27 · Round 6 · SUN, OCT 11
ESTAC Troyes vs Olympique Marseille match report: Marseille beat Troyes to end losing run
Olympique Marseille took the points at ESTAC Troyes with a goal in each half after a goalless opening period.
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Result
Olympique Marseille won 2-0 at ESTAC Troyes. The match was goalless at half-time. The outcome was an away win.
Goals
Amine Harit put Marseille ahead in the 50th minute, assisted by Emerson. Himad Abdelli added a second from the penalty spot in the 98th minute. Both goals went to Marseille.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. Across the match, neither side held the upper hand.
Key stats
Marseille held 62% possession to Troyes' 38%. Troyes had more shots on target, 4 to 3, and more corners, 6 to 3. Marseille made 127 attacks to Troyes' 104.
Discipline
Troyes picked up four yellow cards and Marseille one. No red cards were shown. The match official was Guillaume Paradis.
Streaks
ESTAC Troyes have now lost 4 Ligue 1 matches in a row this season. Olympique Marseille's win ended a run of 4 Ligue 1 matches without a win.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Olympique Marseille the favourites, at an implied 49%; Olympique Marseille won the match.
What it means
Troyes are 17th with 4 points and a goal difference of -9. Marseille are 13th with 6 points and a goal difference of 1.
Verdict
Marseille took the win despite Troyes having more shots on target and corners. The away side's greater possession and attacks told in the end. Troyes remain in trouble near the bottom, while Marseille move up the table.