New recruit Cédric Bakambu scored on his debut simply two minutes after arriving as Marseille gained 2–0 at Lens and moved to second place within the French league.
With Arkadiusz Milik struggling for kind, Marseille signed Bakambu throughout the winter switch window so as to add firepower to Georges Sampaoli’s aspect. The transfer introduced instant dividends.
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moved again to second place after a assured efficiency in opposition to the Olympian @RCLens,
Bakambu with the primary objective!
#RCLOM , 0⃣ – 2⃣ | pic.twitter.com/U9jsNawbUP— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_English) 22 January 2022
Bakambu, who scored 48 targets in 71 appearances for Chinese Super League membership Beijing Guan earlier than returning to the French league, took a 2-0 lead within the 76th minute. Dimitri Payet put the viewers in entrance by placing a penalty within the first half.
Former Sochax participant Bakambu changed Luis Henrique within the 74th minute. After a one-two play with Matteo Guandouzzi, he was totally arrange on the left aspect of the sphere and located the web with a left footed shot from a decent angle.
Guandozzi was additionally concerned within the opening objective. The midfielder was pushed again by Faisundo Medina when Cengiz Onder rolled down the left flank and handed the ball into the field. Referee Stephanie Frappert pointed to the penalty spot and Payette – who had began with a high-quality cross to Onder – calmly despatched goalkeeper Vuilker Farinez the flawed means.
It was Marseille’s fifth consecutive away win.
Marseille goes one level forward of Nice, who play in Metz on Sunday. PSG have a 10-point lead on the high of the standings forward of their house sport in opposition to Reims.
breast upset barely
Brest returned to successful methods after beating Lille 2–0 and ending the defending champions’ nine-match unbeaten run.
It’s time for a brief stroll within the breast locker room#SB29LOSC 2⃣-0⃣ | #Team Pirates pic.twitter.com/nI9pMM9rDY
— Stade Brestois 29 (@SB29) 22 January 2022
The hosts took the lead of their first assault after solely three minutes, because of their very own objective from Tiago Jalo, then confronted stress from Lille all through the match. Striker Steve Mouni added a second objective from the penalty spot in stoppage time to ensure Brest’s first win this yr.
Lille completed eighth, 18 factors behind PSG. Brest moved as much as twelfth place, leaving Lillee by 4 factors.
Xolo unintentionally hit his personal goalkeeper as he tried to clear an correct cross from Ronel Pierre-Gabriel. But the Portuguese defender misplaced his stability and threw the ball into the highest nook.
American striker Timothy Weh, who has recovered from a quadriceps harm, made his first begin since December 1. He created a superb likelihood for Lille with a cutback cross for Jonathan David. The Canadian striker took benefit of the chance to strike instantly and compelled goalkeeper Marco Bijot to make a diving save.
Lily dominated and labored onerous until the top.
Lille coach Jocelyn Gauravenek despatched in new recruit Hatem Ben Arfa, with quarter-hour remaining, as Burak Yilmaz’s alternative. Just 265 days after his final French league look, the previous France worldwide took the draw, however his try from contained in the field within the 88th minute was rejected by Bizot.
A slipshod deal with from Zeki Celik on Frank Honorat netted the hosts a late penalty which was transformed by Mouni.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
