UEFA Europa League 26/27 · Round 2 · THU, OCT 15
Olympique Marseille vs Olympiacos Piraeus match report: Olympiacos Piraeus edge past Olympique Marseille
A single first-half goal settled a match Olympique Marseille controlled for long spells. Olympiacos Piraeus took the points despite the home side's territorial dominance.
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Result
Olympique Marseille lost 0-1 at home to Olympiacos Piraeus. The only goal came before half-time, with the visitors leading 1-0 at the break. The outcome was an away win.
Goals
Santiago Hezze scored in the 42nd minute, assisted by Chiquinho, to put Olympiacos Piraeus ahead. This was Santiago Hezze's first UEFA Europa League goal for Olympiacos Piraeus this season. No further goals followed, and the away side held on for the win.
Match flow
Olympique Marseille were on top for most of the first half and most of the second half. They were on top for most of the match overall. The home side held the territory throughout, but could not turn it into a goal.
Key stats
Olympique Marseille had 56% possession to Olympiacos Piraeus' 44%. The home side also led on corners, 9 to 1, and dangerous attacks, 35 to 28. Olympiacos Piraeus edged shots on target, 6 to 5.
Discipline
Both sides picked up two yellow cards each, with no red cards shown. The match was refereed by Michael Oliver.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Olympique Marseille the favourites, at an implied 41%; Olympique Marseille lost the match. There was no total-goals call in the data.
What it means
Olympique Marseille sit 31st with 0 points and a goal difference of -4. Olympiacos Piraeus are 9th with 6 points and a goal difference of 2.
Verdict
Olympique Marseille controlled the match on the numbers, with more possession, corners and dangerous attacks, but Olympiacos Piraeus took the only goal of the match. The away side's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive. Marseille's failure to convert their territorial dominance leaves them without a point, while Olympiacos move up the table.