Mason Greenwood Shines as Marseille Dominates Nice 5-1

Mason Greenwood’s remarkable performance led Olympique de Marseille to a commanding 5-1 victory over OGC Nice, propelling them to the top of Ligue 1 on March 15, 2024. Greenwood scored twice in the match, bringing his tally to eight goals in the last five league games and elevating his season total to 11. His contributions were crucial in securing Marseille’s position ahead of defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are set to face Le Havre on March 16.

The match kicked off with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opening the scoring in the 11th minute. Much of the credit for the goal went to Benjamin Pavard, whose header was deflected by Nice goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf. As the ball came back into play, Aubameyang was quick to react, ensuring his 400th career goal hit the back of the net.

Greenwood extended Marseille’s lead 22 minutes later, with a shot that took a significant deflection, leaving Diouf unable to respond. This goal was scrutinized by VAR for a potential foul in the buildup, causing frustrations among Nice players and fans, resulting in a brief interruption due to a scuffle on the pitch and an object thrown from the stands.

The intensity of the match continued when Greenwood scored his second goal just after the halftime break. He drilled a low shot from the edge of the penalty area into the far corner, marking his 31st goal in Ligue 1 over two seasons, which is eight more than any other player during that timeframe. Following Greenwood’s strike, Timothy Weah added to the scoreline, further deteriorating the morale of the home side.

Nice managed to pull one back through Mohammed-Ali Cho, who found the net with a glancing header in the 63rd minute. However, Marseille quickly responded as Aubameyang assisted Igor Paixão, who sealed the match’s outcome with a fifth goal for the visitors in the 74th minute.

Following this decisive win, Marseille now sits at the top of Ligue 1 with 28 points. Nice remains in ninth place, struggling to find form as the league progresses. Information from credible sources, including The Associated Press, PA, and ESPN Research, contributed to this report.