Olympique de Marseille 2:1 Nîmes Olympique — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Igor Paixão scored the winner as Olympique de Marseille came from behind to beat Nîmes Olympique 2-1 in a Club Friendly. Nîmes struck first through Sory Doumbouya inside three minutes, but Marseille levelled through Neal Maupay six minutes later before a second-half decider.

The game turned early when Doumbouya put Nîmes ahead in the third minute, a lead that lasted only six minutes before Maupay equalised for Marseille. The decisive moment arrived in the 57th minute when Igor Paixão scored what proved to be the winner, with neither side able to add further goals despite both having chances.

Possession was evenly split at 50 percent each, though Marseille edged the corner count five to three, suggesting they created marginally more pressure in the final third. Igor Paixão was the standout player with a rating of 8.96 out of ten, scoring the decisive goal from midfield. No further fixtures are scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Olympique de Marseille vs Nîmes Olympique?

Olympique de Marseille 2-1 Nîmes Olympique (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Sory Doumbouya (3') for Nîmes Olympique; Neal Maupay (9') for Olympique de Marseille; Igor Paixão (57') for Olympique de Marseille.

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