Olympique de Marseille 0:3 Nice — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Sofiane Diop scored once and earned a 9.06 rating as Nice thrashed Olympique de Marseille 3-0 in a Club Friendly Games encounter. The scoreline was emphatic, yet Marseille will wonder how they ended up with nothing after dominating the corner count 7-0.

The turning point arrived in the 20th minute when Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga put Nice ahead, and the visitors doubled their lead just before half-time through Sofiane Diop in the 42nd minute. Nice then sealed the victory with a third goal in the 68th minute, leaving Marseille with no response despite their territorial pressure.

Despite the loss, Marseille controlled the game with seven corners to Nice's none, though both sides shared 50% possession. Nice were simply more clinical, and Sofiane Diop was the standout performer as a midfielder, earning a match-high 9.06 rating for his goal, though no further detail on his contribution is available. Marseille head into their next fixture with work to do after this defeat.

Questions & Answers

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

Olympique de Marseille 0-3 Nice (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga (20') for Nice; Sofiane Diop (42') for Nice.