Marseille defeated Reims 2-1 in the opening round of Ligue 1 on Sunday, securing their first win of the season under new manager Clément Payet.
The match was played at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille and kicked off at 15:45 BST. The home side dominated the early stages of the game, with Marseille controlling possession and creating several chances for goal-scoring opportunities.
In the 28th minute, Marseille finally broke through the Reims defense when substitute midfielder Kevin Trézéguet found himself unmarked in the penalty area and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Thomas Lemar to give his team the lead.
Reims continued to press hard, but Marseille held firm and maintained their two-goal advantage until the end of the half-time break.
In the second half, Reims showed more determination and started to create more attacking opportunities. However, Marseille defended well and prevented them from scoring any further goals.
In the 76th minute, Marseille secured their victory when Clément Payet picked out substitute striker Yannick Bolasie from behind the defense with a free-kick that flew over the wall and into the net.
With the win, Marseille moved up to 2nd place in the league table, one point behind leaders Lyon. They will now face Bordeaux in the next round of fixtures.
Overall, Marseille demonstrated excellent defensive discipline and resilience in this important match, while also showing some creativity in attack. With Payet at the helm, Marseille look set to be a force to be reckoned with in Ligue 1 this season.