Marseille
Lassine Sinayoko’s hat-trick inspired a dramatic 3-2 victory for Paris FC over Marseille in Ligue 1’s third round, leaving the Stade Vélodrome stunned into silence. The visitors’ clinical counter-attacking proved too much for Marseille’s possession dominance, as Sinayoko punished lapses in concentration to seize all three points.
Paris FC Strike First Through Sinayoko
Paris FC silenced the home crowd inside the first minute. Luca Koleosho darted down the left and squared for Sinayoko, who finished emphatically past Johan de Lange. The visitors couldn’t have dreamed of a better start.
But Marseille responded swiftly, drawing level in the 8th minute. Amine Harit’s incisive pass released Amine Gouiri, who coolly slotted past Kevin Trapp. The hosts began to assert their authority, controlling 60% of possession.
Sinayoko Gives Paris FC a Halftime Lead
Against the run of play, Paris FC restored their advantage in the 19th minute. Pablo Pagis’ lobbed pass found Sinayoko, who outmuscled Nayef Aguerd and fired home his second. Marseille pressed for an equalizer but Trapp stood firm, producing crucial saves to keep Paris FC ahead at the break.
Gouiri Levels Again Before VAR Drama
The second half began with Marseille once again fighting back. Gouiri latched onto Harit’s lofted pass in the 53rd minute, finishing with aplomb for his brace. The stage was set for a grandstand finish.
But the afternoon belonged to Sinayoko. In the 83rd minute, VAR confirmed a penalty after Moses Simon was fouled by Aguerd. Sinayoko stepped up and completed his hat-trick from the spot in the 86th minute, sending de Lange the wrong way. Yellow-carded for his celebrations, it mattered little – he’d already cemented hero status.
What This Means for Both Teams
For Paris FC, this was a statement win. Out-possessed and outpassed, they rode Sinayoko’s brilliance to an improbable three points against one of Ligue 1’s giants. Their next test comes against Lille.
Marseille must regroup quickly. Despite Gouiri’s double and 14 total shots, defensive frailties proved costly. They’ll look to bounce back against Lens, knowing their title ambitions demand better.
Key Moments
1′ ⚽ Paris FC — Lassine Sinayoko (assist: Luca Koleosho)
8′ ⚽ Marseille — Amine Gouiri
19′ ⚽ Paris FC — Lassine Sinayoko (assist: Pablo Pagis)
53′ ⚽ Marseille — Amine Gouiri (assist: Amine Harit)
