Marseille punish Lens as Gouiri brace caps statement night | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Marseille beat Lens 3-1 at the Vélodrome. Amine Gouiri struck in the third minute after Igor Paixão's pass. Ethan Nwaneri added a second (13.), Gouiri's second made it safe (75.), and Rayan Fofana hit a late reply (85.). Les Olympiens controlled 53.7% possession and produced five shots on target from 10 attempts, while Lens managed just two. Les Phocéens visit Club Brugge in the Champions League next, while Lens host Le Havre.

Player of the Match: Amine Gouiri led the line superbly, scoring twice and hitting three shots on target from four attempts.

Stat of the Match: Les Phocéens registered five shots on target from 10 attempts, a clear edge over Lens' two.

Three Things We Learned: Gouiri's finishing was clinical, with two goals and 15 successful passes from 15. Ethan Nwaneri contributed a goal and three successful dribbles before being replaced. Les Olympiens' 89.1% passing accuracy underpinned control, while Lens managed seven attempts and only two on target.