Marseille vs Strasbourg: Payet, Guendouzi, and Undav Score, 3-0
The French Premier League (Ligue 1) has been full of drama as Marseille FC took the lead in their clash against Strasbourg SC, scoring three goals to take the match to extra time.
Despite the pressure from the home fans, Marseille had a solid start to the second half. They were able to hold off Strasbourg's attack for most of the game. However, they struggled in the final minutes of regulation time, conceding two goals to put the match into extra time.
The first goal was scored by Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet, who found the back of the net with just four minutes remaining in regulation time. The goal came after he played a through ball to the left wing that was passed to Payet. Payet then headed the ball past Strasbourg goalkeeper Alain Badiat.
In the second half, Strasbourg tried to get back into the game. However, Marseille's defense was too strong and they were unable to break down the defense. In the end, Strasbourg could only manage one shot on target, while Marseille managed six shots in total.
The third goal was scored by Marseille striker Florian Guendouzi, who played a role in the opening goal. He played a free kick up the middle that was headed by Guendouzi towards the right corner of the box. Unfortunately, Strasbourg defender Adrien Fournier did not make enough of a save, allowing Guendouzi to head the ball past Strasbourg keeper Alain Badiat.
In the final minutes of regulation time, Marseille midfielder Benjamin Mendy was given a free kick. With the ball at his feet, Mendy headed the ball straight into the top corner of the net, giving Marseille a 3-0 advantage.
The result of this match will be decided by the next round of the French Championship, which is scheduled to be held on June 28th. Marseille will face Lyon FC in the quarterfinals, while Strasbourg will face Grenoble SC in the semi-finals.
Overall, it was a thrilling match between two teams with similar personalities and ambitions. It was a close and intense contest, but Marseille proved to be the better team in the end. The win gave them confidence going into the next round of the French Championship.