In a thrilling encounter, Marseille beat Strasbourg 3-1 at the Stade Vélodrome on Saturday evening. The game was full of action from start to finish as both teams fought hard for a victory.
The match started off with Marseille taking control early in the first half. They created several opportunities through their forwards but were unable to convert them into goals. However, that changed when they scored their first goal in the 29th minute through Dimitri Payet. He found space in the box and slotted home a shot past the goalkeeper.
Strasbourg responded quickly though, equalizing just two minutes later. Their striker, Adama Traore, took advantage of some poor defending by Marseille's defenders to score his side's equalizer.
Despite being one goal down, Marseille refused to give up. They continued to create chances and were eventually rewarded in the 55th minute when they scored their second goal through Florian Thauvin. His header from a corner found its way into the back of the net, giving Marseille a comfortable lead.
The final goal came in the 76th minute through Thomas Lemar. He scored Marseille's third and decisive goal of the match, sealing the win for his team.
Overall, it was a great performance from Marseille, who showed great resilience and determination throughout the game. They were able to bounce back after conceding early and held on to secure all three points against a strong Strasbourg side. It was a well-deserved win for the Ligue 1 champions.