Disappointing Debut for Habib Beye
In a disappointing debut for Habib Beye as manager of Marseille, the team suffered a 2-0 defeat away at Brest on Friday evening, further complicating their quest for a European spot in next season’s competitions. Beye took over the coaching position from Roberto De Zerbi last week after an unsatisfactory run which included an early exit from the Champions League and a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of their fiercest rivals, Paris Saint-Germain.
Match Overview
Brest dominated the first half, with Ludovic Ajorque scoring both of their goals via headers, putting Marseille on the back foot. Ajorque almost secured a hat-trick with a powerful effort that struck the crossbar, but he left the field content with his two goals.
Marseille’s Struggles
As the game progressed, Marseille attempted to rally in the second half but lacked the finishing prowess needed to close the gap. Key player Mason Greenwood had the opportunity to narrow the deficit in the final minutes when he was fouled by Daouda Guindo, earning a penalty kick. Unfortunately for Marseille, Greenwood’s attempt was thwarted by an impressive save from Brest’s goalkeeper, Grégoire Coudert.
Current Standings
This latest loss means that Marseille has now gone four Ligue 1 matches without a victory and currently sits in fourth place, lagging five points behind Lyon, who have a game in hand against Strasbourg on Sunday. For Brest, the win allowed them to move up to 11th place, a positive result for the team as they strive for improvement in the league.
