Lorient down Marseille as Katseris and Dieng deliver

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·18 aprile 2026

Lorient down Marseille as Katseris and Dieng deliver

Match in Five Sentences: Lorient beat Marseille 2-0 in Ligue 1. In the 28th minute, Panos Katseris finished at the right of the six-yard box to put the hosts ahead. Bamba Dieng then made it two (58.) after a pass from Pablo Pagis. Les Phocéens had 16 attempts but only two on target despite 57.2% possession. Lorient remain ninth and host Strasbourg next, while Les Olympiens stay fourth and host Nice.

Player of the Match: Bamba Dieng led the line, scoring the second and testing Gerónimo Rulli twice while winning possession five times.

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Stat of the Match: Les Phocéens produced 16 attempts but registered only two on target, a wasteful return given their territory.

Three Things We Learned: Panos Katseris added thrust from wing-back, scoring once and completing three dribbles. Les Olympiens slung in 34 crosses at 20.6% accuracy, yet few became clear chances. Lorient's defence cleared 34 balls and won 61.1% of tackles, providing the platform for a clean sheet.