A week after losing at the Vélodrome to Clermont (2-0), OM again lost two very valuable points against a poorly ranked team.

The Marseillais thought they had done the hardest part by opening the scoring with a penalty from Dimitri Payet (28th), but Yoann Touzghar equalized with a furious tackle at the very end of the match (90th), a few minutes after his entry.

Trojan striker Yoann Touzghar greets the supporters, after having equalized (1-1) against Marseille, during the 26th day of Ligue 1, February 27, 2022 at the Stade de l'Aube FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI AFP

The Olympian club, which could carry out the good operation of the weekend, did not take advantage of the draw between Nice and Strasbourg, its first two pursuers, who had not managed to decide between themselves on Saturday at La Meinau (0-0 ).

With 47 units on the clock, the Marseillais are ahead of OGCN by one point (46), while Rennes and Strasbourg are four points behind (43).

Three days after qualifying for the round of 16 of the Europa League Conference in Azerbaijan on the lawn of Karabakh (3-0), the Phocaeans seemed blunted by their European journey and had a terrible time getting around the Trojan block.

They were even jostled by the promoted, who ended up snatching a deserved equalizer.

Trojan defender Adil Rami, in the fight with the Brazilian midfielder of Marseille, Gerson, during the 26th day of Ligue 1, February 27, 2022 at the Stade de l'Aube FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI AFP

The sad Marseille performance should not silence the recurring criticism of the game played by the proteges of Jorge Sampaoli, who was a little less restless than usual on the edge of the field.

Estac, which was courageous but sometimes clumsy, grabbed a point which allows it to stay outside the relegation zone (17th).

The Aubois are ahead of the last three, Metz, Saint-Etienne and Bordeaux only on goal difference.

The trip to the Girondins lawn next weekend promises to be decisive.

Winning coaching for Irles

The equalization of Touzghar, while Troyes was virtually a red lantern, should calm the ultra supporters a little, who unfurled several hostile banners towards coach Bruno Irles and demanded his resignation.

The meeting was marked by the low number of chances and in this game, it was Estac who beat OM.

The first big situation was also in favor of the Champenois: on a corner, Yoann Salmier, lonely at the far post, did not support his recovery with a header enough to worry Pau Lopez (19th).

Shortly after, the Phocaeans took the lead by converting their first opportunity: on an opening from Cengiz Under, Matteo Guendouzi was mowed down in the corner of the area by Aube striker Mama Baldé and Payet did not flinch to open the scoring on penalty (0-1, 28th).

Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet (c), congratulated by his teammates after opening the scoring from the penalty spot against Troyes, during the 26th day of Ligue 1, February 27, 2022 at the Stade de l'Aube FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI AFP

The Marseillais were almost no longer dangerous during the rest of the meeting, except for a last strike just above Pape Gueye after additional time (90th + 6).

Troyes, on the other hand, had several situations, such as this header from Iké Ugbo who flirted with the crossbar (56th), and ended up equalizing logically thanks to Touzghar, who came into play in the 77th minute and who took over a cross from Rominigue Kouame (1-1, 90th).

Criticized by supporters for his coaching, Irles made the right choice this time!

OM will have to react next weekend against Monaco, a direct competitor for European places, so as not to jeopardize their place on the podium.

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