Marseilles (AFP)

Two matches, two victories snatched in the last 10 minutes: if there is a Sampaoli effect in Marseille, it is felt in the end of the match and OM took the opportunity again on Saturday to beat Brest 3-1 in the 29th day.

On the day of his 61 years, the Argentinian technician, a real electric battery, once again surveyed his technical area up and down with the energy of a young man.

He also jumped into the arms of Thauvin in the 88th minute after the beautiful strike in the top corner of the world champion, served by Luis Henrique, who offered the victory to Marseille, the second in a row after that of Wednesday against Rennes ( 1-0).

Already decisive passer on Wednesday, Luis Henrique then sent a new quality center for Cuisance, author of the third goal of a superb volley (3-1, 90 + 2) which confirms his return to form.

Luis Henrique revealed, Cuisance resuscitated: these are the first two tangible effects of the arrival of Sampaoli.

The six points taken in one week also allow OM to temporarily settle in 5th place and the Argentinian technician therefore succeeded in his first week in Marseille.

But all is not settled so far, as showed the first period, very confused.

With a starting 11 unchanged from that of Rennes, Marseille simply managed a good first quarter of an hour, where we found some confirmations of the tactical points unveiled Wednesday, including a three-way defense and high pressing.

- The gift of Jean Lucas -

But over these first 15 minutes removed, curtain, nothing more happened in the Marseille game.

The full-backs did not manage to overflow, Payet and Thauvin did not find each other and the technical waste was evenly distributed in all areas of the field.

In the end, before the break, the Sampaoli team had therefore not offered much, a nasty strike from Milik (8th), a vague mess on a corner and nothing else and until the flash. by Milik.

In the 45th minute, the former Neapolitan first sent Payet a chest pass, before chaining a powerful ball drive and a left strike, not easy at all, which deceived Larsonneur.

In the second half, with Gueye entering in place of Khaoui, OM initially had much more control and were more dangerous, but spoiled several situations, especially by Thauvin, on some hesitation and bad choices.

Marseille was punished for this ineffectiveness when a perfect free kick from Faivre hit the head of Brassier, more effective than Lirola (1-1, 71st).

It was then the only shot on target from Brest, attractive in construction but quite harmless as it approached the surface.

But Marseille did not give up and Sampaoli, through his changes and his encouragement, remained true to his promises, of attacking game.

He also benefited from the small gift of one of his former players, Jean Lucas, the Brazilian loaned by Lyon to Brest, guilty of a little lightness on the goal of Thauvin.

"Six points in two matches is very encouraging for the future. Now we have a week to rest and work well," responded Payet after the match.

Sampaoli handled the emergency well, he now has some time.

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