In a thrilling match that saw both teams put up a great fight, Marseille defeated Angers 2-0 in the Ligue 1 round 4 fixture on Sunday. The match was a testament to the skill and determination of both teams, but it was Marseille who emerged victorious thanks to goals from Dimitri Payet and Florian Thauvin.
The first goal came in the 67th minute when Payet scored his second goal for Marseille this season after receiving a pass from Thauvin. The French forward then added to his tally two minutes later by scoring from close range after receiving another pass from Thauvin.
The victory was Marseille's third consecutive win in the league and they moved into second place in the table behind Paris Saint-Germain. It was also their fourth straight win against Angers in all competitions.
For Angers, it was a disappointing result as they had been performing well in recent weeks. However, they will need to pick themselves up quickly as they face tough opponents in their next fixtures.
Overall, the match was a fantastic display of football and a reminder of why Marseille is considered one of the top teams in France. They showed great teamwork, skill and determination throughout the game and were rewarded with victory.