Amine Harit and Amine El Ouazzani both got on the scoresheet as Olympique de Marseille defeated Angers 5–2 on Sunday, October 18, in a dramatic Ligue 1 encounter. Harit struck Marseille’s fourth goal, while El Ouazzani converted a penalty to give Angers a late push in a match that ultimately belonged to the visitors.
For Marseille, the result offered a welcome response after their 1–0 defeat to Olympiacos in the Europa League earlier in the week. Despite an unfortunate opening goal, the Phocaeans recovered impressively, turning the contest around before producing two late strikes to secure all three points.
An Unfortunate Start Before Marseille Fight Back
The match began in frustrating fashion for Marseille, who found themselves behind in the 14th minute following a bizarre sequence inside their own penalty area.
After good work down the left from Moroccan winger Amine Sbaï, his cross was initially cleared by Geoffrey Kondogbia, only for the ball to strike the back of Lilian Raolisoa’s head and fall kindly for the Angers defender to score.
The unexpected opener gave the hosts an early advantage, but Marseille refused to lose their composure. They continued to attack, exploiting spaces down Angers’ left flank and creating several promising opportunities.
Harit was involved in the attacking build-up, finding room in dangerous areas and helping Marseille stretch the opposition’s defence. His movement and technical quality offered the visitors another route towards goal, even when the finishing initially failed to match their approach play.
Abdelli and Kamissoko Turn the Match Around
Marseille’s pressure eventually paid off in the 38th minute. Timothy Weah delivered an excellent cross into the penalty area, where Himad Abdelli rose unmarked to head home against his former club, bringing the score to 1–1.
The equaliser shifted the momentum firmly towards the visitors. Marseille continued to press, with Amine Gouiri and Igor Paixão among those threatening the Angers goal.
Just before half-time, the visitors completed their turnaround. Following a corner, Emerson’s effort reached Nouhoum Kamissoko, who found the net from close range to give Marseille a deserved 2–1 lead in the 43rd minute.
It was a significant moment for the visitors, who had transformed an awkward start into a commanding position before the break.
Gouiri Extends the Advantage From the Penalty Spot
Marseille maintained their attacking intensity after the restart and extended their lead in the 60th minute.
Following a recovery by Abdelli and a dynamic forward move, the midfielder supplied Amine Gouiri, who was brought down inside the penalty area by Yassin Belkhdim. The Algerian forward took responsibility from the spot, converting at the second attempt to make it 3–1.
The goal appeared to put Marseille in control, but Angers continued to search for a way back into the contest. Prosper Peter struck the crossbar in the 66th minute, warning the visitors that the match was not yet settled.
Nine minutes later, Amine El Ouazzani stepped up to take a penalty for the hosts. The Moroccan international converted in the 75th minute, reducing the deficit to 3–2 and briefly raising hopes of a comeback.
His goal added another Moroccan contribution to an entertaining encounter, with both internationals finding the net for their respective sides.
Harit Delivers as Marseille Finish in Style
Just as the match threatened to become tense in its closing stages, Marseille produced a decisive response.
In the 83rd minute, Amine Harit scored the visitors’ fourth goal, extending their advantage and restoring a more comfortable margin. The Moroccan playmaker’s finish rewarded his involvement in an attacking performance that had steadily grown in confidence as the game progressed.
Only two minutes later, Igor Paixão added a fifth, scoring his first goal of the season in a move that mirrored the pattern of Harit’s strike. The quick double effectively ended Angers’ hopes of recovering and secured Marseille’s emphatic 5–2 victory.
For Harit, the goal was a particularly valuable contribution after a demanding week for the club. For El Ouazzani, the penalty provided a personal highlight despite Angers’ defeat.
What the Result Means for Marseille
The victory gave Marseille a timely boost following their European disappointment. According to the supplied report, the club moved provisionally into eighth place with nine points and a goal difference of +4, while Angers remained 14th with seven points.
Beyond the standings, the performance offered Marseille encouragement through their ability to recover from an early setback, create chances and finish strongly. Their five goals demonstrated the attacking potential available to the team, even if the defensive lapses will remain an area to address.
For Moroccan football supporters, the match provided a double highlight: Harit’s decisive contribution in Marseille’s victory and El Ouazzani’s composed penalty for Angers. Both internationals left their mark on a thrilling Ligue 1 contest, underlining the continued presence of Moroccan talent across French football.