Marseille Smash Four Past 10-Man Lorient

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-13 05:02:49 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-21 03:37:08

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What a debut for Manchester United loanee Mason Greenwood! The 19-year-old forward joined Marseille on loan this summer and scored the opening goal just before the half-hour mark at the Orange Velodrome to kick off his career in France's top flight with a bang. It was the only goal scored in a relatively even first half dominated by the home side, who were playing in their first league match of the new campaign. Things changed when Lorient midfielder Fabien Lemoine was sent off early in the second half. Marseille took full advantage of the extra man as they netted three more goals to seal the 4-0 victory.

Further goals came from French international Benjamin Pavard, as well as substitutes Angel Gomes and Nayef Aguerd, who scored a minute apart to put the game to bed. With this result, Marseille jumped to second place in the Ligue 1 table, level on points with leaders Nice and leaders on goal difference.

The visitors, who will likely look back on this match as one that got away, have now failed to win any of their last 11 away matches in Ligue 1, with their last victory on the road coming back in February. On the other hand, this is a very promising start for Greenwood, who will now hope to keep his goal-scoring form going in the coming weeks and help his new side maintain their strong start to the season.

Go!