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This is an OM winded a strand that was right in Metz on Sunday at the Velodrome in closing match of the 17th day of L1. 3-1 winners thanks to Gignac, Ayew and Payet, Marseille have not less retained their top spot in the rankings. Forceps.

Signing eighth consecutive victory on the lawn of the Velodrome, was the aim of OM on Sunday evening at the close of the 17th day of L1. Given the references of both teams, the case should be heard quickly, only Garnets have sold their skin dearly. Their remaining four setbacks from their bases and had hardly found the flaw that once this season outdoors – Guingamp – were able to give a hard time to the leader of the elite, the annoying time in his plans.

Past two attempts Malouda strongly repelled by a vigilant Mandanda (18th and 39th), Marseille had successful open just before the interval, seeing Payet realize its seventh decisive pass for the 12th production of Gignac, head and at the limit of offside (1-0, 43 ‘). A happy lead after 45 minutes winded completed in one to five decidedly unconvincing defenders system. After the break, same configuration and same concerns faced by OM, with Romao came on in place of a Imbula a thigh. And Metz to close the gap on the scoreboard, a victorious strikes unchecked by Malouda at the edge of the area and diverted by Nkoulou (1-1, 46th).

jostled by team that offered the most successful in their history (51 in 98 confrontations before this match), OM however not slow to regain ascendancy. If Romao bad luck and the right Carrasso post returns his shot Ayew for his return to competition, does not miss the opportunity to find the net from close range (2-1, 59th). In the process, N’Gbakoto, barely entered the field, has the ball at the end of 2-2 spikes but Mandanda again limit case (67).

Finally, the Olympians s ‘grant indeed the last word. Without any calculation, OM attack to the end of extra time and sees his offensive efforts rewarded while Payet enjoys a breakthrough Fanni to close the scoring with a nice dive ball (3-1, 90th). “ It was hard, it was less mastered our game than usual. It shows, however, that has character, and is rewarded in the end, all the better ” noted afterwards the ultimate scorer of the game. “ We acquired this culture of the attack, this will mark all the time, but there are many things to see … It will in the future more control, less turnovers, otherwise it will not be enough for the rest , “chimed his smuggler. And Marseille to regain its edge over PSG leading the championship.