After a difficult first half, OM looked like it was on its way to another disappointing result. However, good spells of possession and two excellent goals in the second half allowed OM to coast to an important victory. As the team moves forward without Bafetimbi Gomis (16 goals this season), goals will be high on the priority list. With today’s performance, les Marseillais are on the right track. Continue reading for player ratings and thoughts.
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Due to the game being on Friday, I could not watch the actual match. Please find below the video highlights (poor quality – will update once Ligue 1 uploads a better video), as well as the hilarious reaction by Bengous. Have a great weekend!
Bengous
After a long hiatus, I have found a moment to sit down and write about OM. A lot has happened since my last post, so I will touch on the main thoughts that have been floating in my head. Team play, expectations for this season, transfers, and the future of the club have been on my mind… Continue reading to see my thoughts.
Hi all! I unfortunately could not watch the match but had a couple quick takeaways from the highlights.
While the Classique was a one-sided and dull affair, the post-game reactions were worth following. Naturally, PSG fans and media personalities were very critical of Garcia’s ultra-defensive approach. The lack of offensive movement from OM was deemed anti-jeu, or against the spirit of football (soccer). Even amongst the OM ranks, fans were split over being content with the result, and feeling dismayed by the lack of play generated by l’OM. While I understand most of the concern given the lack of an offensive threat from les Marseillais, I drew a lot of positives from this game…
Garcia – om.net
The Americans are wasting no time at the head of l’OM. In an impressive and swift move, McCourt and co. announced the appointment of Frenchman Rudi Garcia as head coach, effective immediately. A coach with vast experience in the French Ligue and with AS Roma, he is a perfect fit for the hot seat in Marseille. Continue reading to hear my takeaways from this move.
source – caughtoffside.com
What a rollercoaster! After letting in a goal in the first 3 minutes, OM showed resilience, and grabbed 2 goals to take the lead. However, as full-time approached, OM allowed Nantes to pile on chances, and nearly get an equalizer. Despite the typical struggles, OM’s attack is showing lethality, and the defense is improving (slowly). Continue on for review and player ratings.
Source – om.net
As we approach the seventh game of the season, the alarm bells are ringing. The mid-week 3-2 loss to Rennes (OM was leading 2-1) has caused the frustration of the fans to reach a fever-pitch. With the pressure mounting on Coach Passi and his players, now is the time to win. Let’s take a quick look at what OM must accomplish in order to win today.
Source – om.net
Upon the final whistle, I wasn’t sure if I felt pleased or frustrated. It turns out, it was a bit of both. OM and a weakened OL battled out to an intense 0-0 draw. Both sides had glorious chances that were wasted, and both teams showed a lot of spirit. OM has improved in the defense and midfield, displaying more solidity in the back and an encouraging passing game in the middle. However, while the attack did a good job of creating chances, the lack of a killer instinct in front of goal is a concern for this season. Let’s look at some highlights of the game.
Source – om.net
OM battled and battled against Nice, but ultimately fell due to an error in the last minute. While this game will inspire rage and despair at the result, I found it to be encouraging. This OM side showed remarkable character and ability against a Nice side that included Mario Balotelli and Danté. Both teams mounted impressive attacks, and both defenses were put under immense pressure. The deadlock could only be broken by a Pelé error in the 88th minute that offered Nice the victor. Despite the result, I am feeling more optimistic about OM’s season. Click, “Read More”, to continue.
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