Marseille - Clermont - 2:1. French Championship, 16th round. Match review, statistics

On 17 December, one of the matches of the 16th round of the French football championship took place. Marseille (France) and Clermont (France) met.

French Championship, 16th round

Marseille (France) - Clermont (France) - 2:1 (2:0)
Goal: M. Murillo (26), A. Harit (42) - Jim Allevina (58)

Warnings: Alidou Seydou (67)

Review of the match Marseille - Clermont:

Marseille take on Clermont Foot in a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter at the Stade Orange Velodrome In a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter, Marseille take on Clermont Foot at the legendary Stade Orange Velodrome. The match saw two talented teams battling for the most important points in the league. Marseille managed to secure a hard-fought victory with a final score of 2-1 after an intense battle that had football fans on the edge of their seats. The first half of the match started with both teams showing amazing intensity and determination. Marseille, relentlessly attacking, took the upper hand over their opponents and already in the 26th minute led in the score. M. Murillo struck the opponent's goal with a stunning goal, causing the home crowd to cheer. Despite the difficult encounter, Clermont Foot fiercely fought back and defended with great resilience. However, Marseille continued to dominate and in the 42nd minute A. Harit increased their lead with another brilliant goal. The score at half-time was 2-0 in favour of the home side Marseille. In the second half, both teams made strategic substitutions to shake things up and gain an advantage. In the 49th minute, Clermont Foot decided to introduce a new face into the game: E. Rashani replaced J. Allevin. This move energised the team and spurred them on for the return leg. Clermont Foot's determination paid off in the 58th minute when J. Allevine scored, making the score 2-1. This goal revived the visiting team's hopes and set the stage for an exciting final stage of the match. Both teams made substitutions as the game progressed, introducing fresh forces to keep the momentum going and make tactical changes.

In the 58th minute, Marseille released I. Ndiaye in place of I. Sarr, while Clermont Foot replaced M. Gonalons with Y. Manyin. The match continued to be a battle of wits with both teams trying to outwit their opponents. Clermont Foot were dealt a blow when A. Seydoux received a yellow card in the 67th minute, adding tension to an already fierce game. Marseille, on the other hand, decided to make two substitutions in the 72nd minute: P. Aubameyang came on in place of Vitinho, and J. Veretout was replaced by A. Unai. Unai. As the match entered the closing stages, Clermont Foot were desperate to equalise and salvage a point in this encounter. In the 83rd minute, the visitors made two more substitutions, bringing on Mohammed Cham in place of B. Butobba and G. Kyei in place of S. Nicholson. However, their efforts were nullified by Marseille's solid defence. The tension of the match reached its climax as the clock ticked down. In the 85th minute, P. Gastien received a yellow card, which further fuelled the tension on the pitch. In the 87th minute, Marseille made their last substitution: A. Harit replaced P. Gueuil. Harit replaced P. Gueye. As time ran out, Clermont Foot's frustration grew and in the 89th minute M. Cofriz received a yellow card. Despite their best efforts, Clermont Foot were unable to equalise and the match ended in a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Marseille. This exciting encounter emphasised the competitive nature of Ligue 1. Both teams showed exceptional skill and determination, creating a thrilling spectacle for football fans. With the win, Marseille strengthened their position in the league and demonstrated their ability to handle fierce rivalry. On the other hand, Clermont Foot showed resilience and did not give up, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with in the league.

The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Montpellier - Marseille, Clermont - Rennes.

Statistics of the match Marseille - Clermont: