Marseille produced an impressive attacking display to defeat Angers 5-2 away from home in Ligue 1 on Sunday, October 18, recovering from an early setback to claim all three points.
The hosts took the lead in the 14th minute through Lilian Raolisoa, putting Marseille under early pressure at the Stade Raymond Kopa.
However, Marseille gradually found their rhythm and drew level in the 37th minute when Himad Abdelli found the net.
The visitors completed their turnaround six minutes later, with Nouhoum Kamissoko scoring in the 43rd minute to give them a 2-1 advantage at half-time.
Marseille maintained their attacking momentum after the restart, with Amine Gouiri extending their lead in the 60th minute to make it 3-1.
Angers attempted to revive their hopes when Ayman El Ouazzani converted a penalty in the 75th minute, reducing the deficit to 3-2.
However, Marseille responded strongly in the closing stages to secure a convincing victory.
Amine Harit restored their two-goal cushion in the 83rd minute before Igor Paixao added the fifth goal two minutes later to complete the scoring.
The result highlighted Marseille’s attacking strength, with the visitors overcoming Angers’ resistance to finish the contest with five goals.
Marseille will now turn their attention to their Europa League fixture against Sturm Graz on Thursday, October 22, before returning to Ligue 1 action against Lorient on Sunday, October 25.
Angers, meanwhile, will look to recover when they face Lorient in their next league outing on October 25.
