English:
Marseille Stages Thrilling Comeback in Champions League Clash
Marseille, France – Olympique de Marseille secured a valuable home victory against Newcastle United in a highly charged and eventful match. The game, played at the Orange Vélodrome, ended with a final score of Marseille 2, Newcastle 1.
Newcastle took an early lead in the 6th minute with a goal from H. Barnes, after a play without a specific assist. However, Marseille did not back down and, led by an inspired Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, managed to turn the game around in the second half. Aubameyang equalized in the 46th minute, assisted by D. Bakola, and secured the victory in the 50th minute, this time with an assist from T. Weah.
The match was also marked by intense play, reflected in the eight yellow cards shown by referee Maurizio Mariani, five to Marseille players and three to Newcastle players. Marseille dominated possession with 58%, generating 18 shots, of which 7 were on target, while Newcastle, with 42% possession, made 20 shots, 9 of them on target. Marseille also surpassed their rival in corners, with 11 compared to Newcastle’s 5.
Substitutions newcastle: at minute 61 J. Murphy came in and L. Miley went out., at minute 61 F. Schar came in and A. Elanga went out., at minute 61 V. Livramento came in and L. Hall went out., at minute 72 A. Gordon came in and N. Woltemade went out., at minute 72 J. Willock came in and J. Ramsey went out.
Substitutions marseille: at minute 62 D. Bakola came in and M. O’Riley went out., at minute 88 M. Greenwood came in and A. Gomes went out., at minute 90 P. Aubameyang came in and R. Vaz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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