Mason Greenwood showcased his talent once again by scoring his third goal of the season for Marseille in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Reims. Despite Marseille taking the lead early on, their defense struggled and allowed Reims to come back and take the lead. Greenwood, who recently made a controversial move from Manchester United to Marseille, has been in fine form since joining the French club.
Strasbourg managed to secure their first league victory of the season with a strong 3-1 win against Rennes. Andrey Santos and Emanuel Emegha were the goal-scorers for Strasbourg, with Ludovic Blas pulling one back for Rennes. The victory was especially sweet for Strasbourg fans who have been protesting against the club’s ownership in recent times.
Nantes put an end to their 10-game winless streak at home by defeating Auxerre 2-0 at Stade de la Beaujoire. Nigerian forward Moses Simon opened the scoring with a brilliant solo goal, setting the tone for the match. Auxerre struggled to find the net and their hopes were further dashed when Ado Onaiwu was sent off in the 52nd minute. Bahereba Guirassy sealed the win with a goal in stoppage time.
Lens secured a 2-0 victory over Brest with goals from Jhoanner Chavez and an own-goal from Julien Le Cardinal. Despite losing Deiver Machado to a red card late in the game, Lens managed to hold on to their lead and secure the win. The victory was a testament to Lens’ resilience and determination on the field.
In a match marred by a damaged pitch due to a fungal infection, Nice and Toulouse played out a 1-1 draw. American defender Mark McKenzie made his debut for Toulouse after transferring from Genk. The match was a hard-fought battle between the two teams, with neither side able to secure a decisive victory.
Overall, the latest round of matches in the French Ligue 1 provided fans with plenty of excitement and drama. From Mason Greenwood’s stellar performance for Marseille to Nantes ending their home drought, there were plenty of talking points from the weekend’s games. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these teams continue to perform and whether any new stars emerge on the French football scene.
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