Marseille Comeback Stuns Lorient in Ligue 1 Thriller
Lorient Holds Early Lead, Marseille Rallies for Stunning Victory
Game Recap:
In a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter on February 22, 2014, Olympique de Marseille staged a remarkable comeback to defeat FC Lorient 3-5 at the Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir. Lorient took an early lead through a goal from Jeremie Aliadiere in the first half. However, Marseille rallied back in the second half with goals from Dimitri Payet, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Florian Thauvin to secure a memorable victory.
Highlights:
- Lorient took the lead through Jeremie Aliadiere's goal in the 25th minute.
- Marseille equalized in the 55th minute thanks to Dimitri Payet's strike.
- Andre-Pierre Gignac put Marseille in front in the 70th minute.
- Florian Thauvin sealed the victory with a goal in the 80th minute.
Reaction:
Marseille manager Marcelo Bielsa praised his team's resilience and determination after the match. "It was a difficult game, but we never gave up and fought until the end," said Bielsa. "This victory shows the character of our team."
Lorient manager Sylvain Ripoll was disappointed with the result but acknowledged Marseille's quality. "We played well in the first half, but Marseille came out stronger in the second," said Ripoll. "They are a great team and we have to give them credit for the win."
Marseille moved up to sixth place in the Ligue 1 standings with the victory, while Lorient remained in 14th place.
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