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Marseille Go Top With 3–0 Over Brest as Paris FC Fall, France Lose to 14-Man South Africa

The contrasting outcomes spotlight execution issues from finishing to discipline heading into the international break.

Overview

  • Olympique de Marseille beat Brest 3-0 to take provisional first place, scoring via a Majecki handling error on an Angel Gomes free kick, a Mason Greenwood penalty, and a late Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang strike.
  • The win eases recent pressure on OM after a poor run that included a midweek Champions League defeat, with the league lead dependent on PSG’s result on Sunday.
  • Paris FC were beaten 1-0 at home by Rennes on a late Breel Embolo counter despite controlling long stretches, hitting the woodwork twice and forcing multiple saves from Brice Samba.
  • After creating 16 shots with only five on target, Paris FC are reportedly set to pursue a proven No. 9 in the January window to address their finishing problems.
  • France’s rugby side lost 32-17 to South Africa at the Stade de France even after a Springbok red card around halftime, with players and staff pointing to discipline and set-piece reliability as key shortcomings.