OM did the minimum on the lawn of Thionville, resident of National 3, for its entry into contention in the Coupe de France this Sunday January 7. Gennaro Gattuso’s men won by the narrowest of margins (1-0) and will be in the round of 16.
4:50 p.m. – Match summary
Marseille escapes from the trap and qualifies against Thionville (1-0). The first period was rather controlled by OM who held the ball but never really worried the Thionville goalkeeper Théo Junker. The latter is greatly helped by the XXL performance of his defender Adrien Ferino who perfectly frames the opposing attackers. Vitinha and Aubemayang, still associated, are muzzled. The young Marseille midfielder, Bilal Nadir, tries to make a difference but lacks precision in the last gesture. Little by little, the residents of N3 gain confidence and move more and more out of their half of the field without, however, worrying Ruben Blanco. The second act begins stronger. Jonathan Clauss makes his entrance and the face of the Marseillais is transformed. Gattuso’s men put more pressure and got the first big clear opportunity on a Veretout recovery pushed back by Junker (51st). It was only a warning because Aubameyang, a little over 10 minutes later, was launched by Jordan Veretout and found the fault on a subtle dive (63rd). The Gabonese has the opportunity to protect his team on a similar occasion but the lob from the former Stéphanois is, this time, off target (71st). After this opportunity, Marseille will instead be content to manage the end of the match while the Mosellans weaken physically at the end of the match. The latter will be unable to return but will not have to be ashamed of their performance.
16:33 – Thibaut Jacquel still had a smile
The Thionville midfielder came with a smile after this Thionville – OM to answer questions from France 3: “It was a great celebration. We came across a great team, certainly the greatest team in French football. We had opportunities but that’s how it is. If I frame my lob, I think it ends up in. It’s a shame.”
16:28 – Aubameyang’s first reaction
The only scorer of this Thionville – OM gave his first impressions after this Marseille victory: “We knew it was going to be difficult because we know the French Cup. You had to be serious and patient to join the next round. I’m happy to start the year with a goal.”
16:23 – It’s over! OM maintains its qualification!
Romain Lissorgue whistles the end of this Thionville – OM! The Phocéens won by the smallest of margins and qualified for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.
16:19 – Gattuso locks (90+2′)
The Italian coach brings Soglo back for added time in this Thionville – OM game. Vitinha gives him his place.
16:18 – Four minutes of added time (90′)
Thionville has only four minutes left to try to win a penalty shootout. OM is, for the moment, holding on to its qualification for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.
16:17 – Tempers heat up (89′)
After a bad move by Ferino on Vitinha, Kondogbia comes out of his control and expresses his dissatisfaction to the Thionville defender. The referee intervenes to calm everyone in Thionville – OM.
16:15 – Junker on the trajectory (88′)
Vitinha manages to find the target from a tight angle but his recovery is again captured by a reassuring Théo Junker.
16:14 – Aubameyang crushes too much (87′)
OM is still not making the break! Jordan Veretout found Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the area but the latter’s shot was a little too crushed and was captured by Théo Junker.
16:13 – Henrique’s cross is too long (85′)
The Brazilian turns around and tries to find Aubameyang in the area but the ball escapes the only scorer of this Thionville – OM.
16:09 – The return of Luis Henrique (82′)
Gennaro Gattuso makes a second change in this Thionville – OM with the return of the Brazilian Luis Henrique who replaces Bilal Nadir.
16:07 – More new blood in Thionville (80′)
Gourichy reached the end of his strength in this Thionville – OM and gave up his place for the last minutes of the match to Caloeiro.
16:05 – Ferino decisive again (78′)
The Thionville defender is still present in his area to repel Aubameyang’s cross who was looking for Vitinha in the opposing area.
16:03 – Another double change for Thionville (76′)
If Gennaro Gattuso does not make many changes, his Moselle counterpart makes his third and fourth substitution in this Thionville – OM with the entries of Pignatone and Djecta in place of Jacquet and Groune.
16:02 – Meïté’s useless box (75′)
The Marseille defender pushes Gourichy after a whistle and receives a largely avoidable yellow card in this Thionville – OM.
15:58 – What an opportunity for Aubameyang (71′)
The Gabonese was very close to doing it again on an opportunity similar to that which had given the Olympians the first goal. But this time, the former Stéphanois did not find the target on his lob. The Mosellans draw on this end of Thionville – OM.
15:57 – A new card (69′)
Joris Belgacem is already booked in this Thionville – OM a few seconds after coming into play.
15:55 – A double change for Thionville (68′)
Julien François makes a double change in this Thionville – OM with the entries of Habbas and Belgacem in place of Baradji and Bourgeois.
15:54 – Nadir is booked (67′)
Collet makes a sublime ball release but is chased by Nadir who is guilty of a foul from behind. Romain Lissorgue takes out the second yellow for this Thionville – OM.
15:53 - Kondogbia must make a mistake (65′)
Gourichy showed his talent to eliminate Nadir then Kondogbia but the Marseille midfielder made a mistake to put an end to the Thionville winger’s breakthrough.
15:50 – Aubameyang finds the fault (63′)
It makes 1-0 for Marseille in this Thionville – OM! Aubameyang is launched in depth by Veretout and deceives Junker with a subtle dive. The Phocaeans can breathe even if nothing has been done yet.
15:48 – What a return from Bourgeois (61′)
The Thionville midfielder did not let go of Veretout and ended up getting a goal kick after yet another sacrifice while Clauss had found his midfield teammate. Marseille pushes in this Thionville – OM but falls on a wall.
15:47 – Ruben Blanco clears (60′)
Long deep pass which surprises Balerdi but Gourichy cannot benefit from it because Blanco has come out of his area to bring order to this Thionville – OM.
15:46 – Junker still vigilant (59′)
Nadir tries to find a teammate in the opposing area but Theo Junker intervenes with both fists and reassures Thionville.
15:44 – The Thionville defense sacrifices itself (57′)
Marseille imposes greater pressure in this second act of Thionville – OM but the Mosellans throw themselves on each ball and manage to keep their clean sheet.