Enrique to the Rescue Again: Ferran Torres Leads Paris to Escape the Marseille Ambush
- Paris Saint-Germain ground out a 2-1 win at Olympique Marseille, claiming a second straight league victory in the French league's fifth round.
- Marseille produced a strong first half but failed to capitalize when Neal Maupay missed from the penalty spot in the 38th minute, squandering their best chance.
- Ferran Torres provided the decisive spark, heading home a cross in the 66th minute just seven minutes after coming off the bench to break the deadlock.
- Ángel Gómez equalized in the 72nd minute, but Marquinhos restored PSG's lead two minutes later; Timothy Weah was sent off for a deliberate foul on Nuno Mendes, leaving Marseille with ten men.
- Marseille slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat despite late efforts, as referee Letexier waved play on following Amine Gouiri's penalty claim in the closing stages.
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Paris San Germain Classico of France decided to win his host, Olympik Marseille 2-1, at the game that I gathered on Sunday at the Philodrom Stadium, among the fifth round competitions.
Marseille and defending champions Paris Saint-Germain played a derby in the fifth round of the French league. The Parisians were more successful and won 2:1. PSG recorded their second - consecutive - victory, while Marseille remains with only one.
After being held silent by the Marseille defence in the first period, Paris Saint-Germain was finally able to take advantage of the technical wanderings of their rivals to win at the Vélodrome (2-1), Sunday in Marseille.
France's weak start to the season Paris Saint-Germain has won the second Ligue 1 season win in the "Classique".
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