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Olympique de Marseille

Valentin Rongier and Bamo Meite are nearing a return but are not expected to feature until after the international break.
Quentin Merlin is making good progress in recovering from a thigh injury.
Bilal Nadir and Faris Moumbagna will miss out due to knee injuries.
Ruben Blanco is on the way back from injury.
Leonardo Balerdi will return from suspension.
Mason Greenwood has been impactful since joining, with five Ligue 1 goals, second only to Bradley Barcola in the scoring charts.
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Bamba Dieng is recovering from an ankle injury and unlikely to return against his former club.
Justin-Noel Kalumba will be out for several more months due to a severe ankle injury.
After the international break, returns are expected for Sidiki Cherif, Jacques Ekomie, and Joseph Lopy.
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90+7'

The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+5'

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Marseille are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
90+4'

Elye Wahi (Marseille) is penalised for a foul. Romain Lissorgue had a clear view and blows his whistle.
90+2'

The offside statistics – 0:4.
90+1'

A cross into the box from Lilian Brassier (Marseille) is cleared.
90'

We will have 6 min. of added time.
89'

Himad Abdelli (Angers) tries to take the opposition by surprise with a quick free kick into the box.
89'

Romain Lissorgue has a clear sight and sees a foul from Adrien Rabiot (Marseille). A free kick to Angers.
88'

Substitution. Amine Harit (Marseille) on for Michael Murillo.
88'

Marseille showcase their great team work by exchanging one-two passes, but one wayward pass sees them lose possession. It's a throw-in for Angers.
86'

Alexandre Dujeux has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Yassine Belkhdim (Angers) replacing Farid El Melali.
86'

The substitution is prepared. Jacques Ekomie (Angers) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Florent Hanin.
83'

The corner is swung in but Marseille can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
83'

Adrien Rabiot (Marseille) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. Marseille will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
82'

The manager has decided to make a substitution and Ulisses Garcia walks off the pitch to be replaced by Lilian Brassier (Marseille).
82'

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Marseille) reacts well near the penalty spot to connect with the resulting corner, but fails to direct his header into the back of the net. The ball goes well wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Angers.
81'

Jonathan Rowe (Marseille) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.
80'

Jonathan Rowe (Marseille) passes the ball from the edge of the box in order to find his teammate, who is in a good scoring position, but the defender blocks the pass and spanks the ball to safety. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Marseille.
79'

Angers take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
79'

Farid El Melali (Angers) tries his luck and takes a shot from inside the box. His effort on goal is blocked by a defender. Angers force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
78'

Mason Greenwood (Marseille) takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's not a big threat for the goalkeeper as his effort is blocked by a defender.
76'

Jonathan Rowe (Marseille) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
75'

Alexandre Dujeux decides to make a substitution. Ibrahima Niane will be replaced by Jim Allevinah (Angers).
75'

Angers seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
73'

Ibrahima Niane (Angers) receives a clever long through ball and finds himself in a promising position inside the box, but the defence is alert to the danger and clears. The ball is behind the touchline and Marseille will take a throw-in.
71'

Mason Greenwood (Marseille) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.
70'

Marseille have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
69'

Here comes the VAR verdict. NO GOAL for Marseille due to a handball in the build-up play.
69'

The Marseille players halt their celebrations as referee Romain Lissorgue makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was a handball in the build-up play.
68'

Goal! Ulisses Garcia picks out Michael Murillo (Marseille) in the box with a decent cross, and he scores in the right side of the goal with a header from close range. 2:1.
65'

Roberto De Zerbi has decided to make a change. Elye Wahi (Marseille) replaces Luis Henrique.
65'

We are about to witness a subsitution. Adrien Rabiot (Marseille) for Derek Cornelius.
65'

Ibrahima Niane (Angers) makes a run into the box in an attempt to get onto a long through ball, but one of the opponents comes up with a vital clearance.
63'

Ulisses Garcia (Marseille) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger. The ball is out of play. Marseille will take a throw-in.
61'

The current number of corner kicks is 4:2.
60'

It will be a corner kick for Marseille.
58'

Ambitious effort from Farid El Melali (Angers). He finds himself in a great position after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area and goes for goal, but it never troubles the goalkeeper and flies well wide of the left post.
56'

Marseille can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
56'

Mason Greenwood (Marseille) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Marseille will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
54'

Farid El Melali (Angers) scores a beautiful goal from the resulting free kick. He bends the ball into the top left corner. A technically stunning goal.
51'

Goal! Jonathan Rowe (Marseille) pounced on a loose ball inside the box and beats the goalkeeper with a shot into the bottom left corner. He makes it 1:0.
51'

Mason Greenwood (Marseille) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
48'

Wonderful movement by Marseille. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
46'

Valentin Carboni goes off the pitch and Jonathan Rowe (Marseille) comes on.
46'

Referee Romain Lissorgue blows his whistle to start the second half.
45+6'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+5'

Today's referee Romain Lissorgue rightly decides to book Valentin Carboni (Marseille) for his harsh tackle.
45+3'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Marseille.
45+3'

Alexandre Dujeux is forced to make an unplanned substitution as Zinedine Ferhat (Angers) suffers an injury and Carlens Arcus comes on.
45+2'

The game is interrupted now, Zinedine Ferhat (Angers) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
45+1'

Geoffrey Kondogbia (Marseille) plays a through ball which would have led to a great opportunity, if it hadn't been stopped by the defence. The ball goes out of play and Marseille have been awarded a corner kick.
45'

4 additional min. will be played.
44'

Mason Greenwood (Marseille) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
43'

Himad Abdelli (Angers) produces an effort from the edge of the box, but doesn't hit the ball properly and sends it yards over the bar.
42'

Ibrahima Niane (Angers) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball.
42'

Zinedine Ferhat (Angers) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.
40'

Angers are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
38'

Dangerous play by Michael Murillo (Marseille). Romain Lissorgue blows his whistle for a foul.
36'

Marseille slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
35'

What a poor attempt! Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille) drives another shot towards goal - this time from further out, but it couldn't have been worse if he had shot blindfolded. The ball goes into the stands.
35'

Ulisses Garcia (Marseille) has a shot blocked from inside the box.
33'

A cross from a corner kick by Angers is too strong and the ball goes well out of play.
33'

Himad Abdelli (Angers) has a sight of goal, fires a shot in from distance towards the roof of the net and forces a good save out of Geronimo Rulli. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Angers.
31'

Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Romain Lissorgue ignores the protests.
30'

RED CARD! Neal Maupay (Marseille) makes a bad challenge and receives a second yellow card from Romain Lissorgue. He can have an early bath.
27'

Neal Maupay (Marseille) sees a yellow card from Romain Lissorgue after he sent one of the opposing players to the ground.
26'

After VAR review the ref signals the yellow card is cancelled but now issues a red. Lilian Rao-Lisoa (Angers) has to leave the pitch!
25'

It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Lilian Rao-Lisoa (Angers), but referee Romain Lissorgue must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!
25'

Lilian Rao-Lisoa (Angers) will have to be careful for the rest of the match as he is shown a yellow card.
22'

Himad Abdelli (Angers) decides to speed play up by quickly sending the free kick into the box.
21'

Marseille showcase their great team work by exchanging one-two passes, but one wayward pass sees them lose possession.
19'

Ibrahima Niane (Angers) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball.
17'

Marseille are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
15'

Angers seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
13'

Ulisses Garcia (Marseille) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.
12'

Wonderful movement by Marseille. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
11'

Mason Greenwood (Marseille) has a good chance to score with a mid-range attempt after collecting a pass. He aims for the right side of the goal, but he can't generate enough power to trouble Yahia Fofana.
8'

The resulting set piece from Marseille is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
7'

Mason Greenwood (Marseille) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders. Marseille win a corner.
5'

The free kick from long range, taken by Angers, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
4'

Ulisses Garcia (Marseille) sends over a cross, but he can't find any teammate inside the box. Poor delivery. The ball goes out of play and Angers will have a goal kick.
2'

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Marseille are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

Angers will kick the game off.

Today's referee will be Romain Lissorgue.

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