Bouna Sarr scored a magnificent goal against Strasbourg in the Coupe de France, January 29, 2020. - G. Julien / AFP

They can say, “I was there. The 29,589 faithful present at the Vélodrome on Wednesday saw one of OM's most beautiful goals this season. On the other hand, and even at the time of aniseed boasting, they could hardly say that it was the best match of the year. OM qualify for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France without shining, against a weakened but valiant Strasbourg (3-1).

Sar (r), like a fish in water

The Guinea coach dreams of attracting the OM side in his nets. Sarr is also coveted by Senegal and dreams of the French team. Did he want to send a message? He scored an incredible goal (1-0, 32nd). A ball recovered near the center line, a rush, a double contact, two players in the wind and a dry strike. The oldest see Maradona, the most "bling bling" of Messi, the youngest of Payet - the Reunionese scored a very similar goal against Leipzig. With a little extra bonus.

We play the title (s).

- Comme Elle Vient #MCP (@ CommeElleVient1) January 29, 2020

Payet avoids the remake

The OM playmaker still served some treats in this genre. He especially scored a crucial penalty (43rd, 2-0), without trembling, while the presence of Kamara in the goal could have awakened some nightmares: last year, in the League Cup, the Strasbourg goalkeeper had stopped a Payet's penalty, before the Marseillais dispatched his goal on the post - and Strasbourg in the quarter-final.

Three lines of defense

The Alsatian rear guard suffered on Wednesday. Between injuries, illnesses, suspensions and transfer window, Laurey was deprived of eight players. Kamara made two good saves against Radonjic (22nd, 65th), before losing to his Marseille namesake, at the very end of the match (3-1, 94th).

Goodbye the passive Mandanda pissed off after each goal
Re the confident wailing Mandanda who yells at everyone after each goal

Prime Mandanda 💙 pic.twitter.com/okKgI4hHCF

- ZEMPÉ (@Zempeknio) January 29, 2020

Mandanda was luckier, but just as abandoned by her defense. The Marseille goalkeeper had thus made a first stop on a long shot from Zohi, but Corgnet reduced the score closely (2-1, 59th). Rebelote in the 80th, but this time, Thomasson was offside. We have already seen more solid Marseille defenses. That of the 500 Marseille lawyers gathered in the gallery to protest against the pension reform, for example.

* Sar is a famous Mediterranean fish. And this title is a far-fetched play on words.

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