In the latest round of matches in the French Ligue 1, Marseille secured a thrilling victory over Angers at Stade Velodrome on Saturday evening. The match was full of action with both teams putting up a fierce fight throughout.
The first half started with both teams trying to assert their dominance but it was Marseille who took the lead through a well-taken goal from Florian Thauvin in the 44th minute. However, Angers responded quickly as they equalized through a header from Maxence Domont in the 56th minute.
The second half saw Marseille take control of the game and they were rewarded for their efforts when Dimitri Payet scored his third hat-trick in as many games just three minutes into the second half. The Frenchman then added another assist to his impressive display, assisting a goal scored by Mathieu Debuchy shortly after.
Despite the loss, Angers will be proud of their performance against one of the top teams in France. They put up a good fight and showed that they can compete with some of the best teams in the league.
The win puts Marseille back atop the table, two points clear of Paris Saint-Germain and four ahead of Lyon. It is a remarkable achievement for the team, who have been struggling recently. Payet's hat-trick and assist have certainly lifted them to new heights and they will be looking to continue their winning ways in the coming matches.