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Marseille Tighten Grip on Third With Gouiri's Late Winner

The win leaves Marseille three points ahead of Lyon in the race for Ligue 1's final automatic Champions League place.

Marseille's disaffected fans unfurled a banner bearing image of Che Guevara before the Ligue 1 match against  Auxerre

Overview

  • Substitute Amine Gouiri replaced CJ Egan Riley on 61 minutes and volleyed in the decisive goal in the 79th minute after a poor clearance.
  • Marseille failed to create a first‑half chance as a 45‑minute chanting strike left the Vélodrome subdued and the team was booed at half time.
  • Auxerre briefly celebrated an 87th‑minute effort by Bryan Okoh, but replays showed a handball and the goal was disallowed.
  • Auxerre remain 16th in the relegation playoff position, five points behind Nice and two clear of Nantes.
  • Auxerre coach Christophe Pelissier said his side could frustrate Marseille but could not capitalise on their weaknesses.