Marseille Beat Troyes 2-0 to End Four-Game Losing Streak

Two second-half goals secured Olympique de Marseille a 2-0 victory over ESTAC Troyes, ending the visitors' four-game losing streak in Ligue 1 and strengthening their position in the relegation battle. Amine Harit opened the scoring before Himad Abdelli converted a late penalty after Marseille faced sustained pressure from the home side. According to Get French Football News, both teams entered the match after losing their previous three or four league games, respectively.

The result gave Marseille a crucial opportunity to recover momentum while leaving Troyes struggling to capitalize on home advantage. The first half produced little attacking threat, with neither side recording a shot on target. Marseille controlled possession for extended periods, but Igor Paixão struggled to turn his work on the left wing into effective crosses, while Troyes relied on Jérémy Le Douaron's aerial ability without finding the target.

Marseille broke the deadlock after the interval when Emerson Palmieri delivered a cross that found Harit unmarked at the far post. The winger drove a low finish between the legs of Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach to give the visitors the lead.

Marseille manager Bruno Génésio subsequently introduced Neal Maupay and Keyliane Abdallah in place of Amine Gouiri and Harit. According to Get French Football News, the substitutions came as the coach also considered Marseille's upcoming UEFA Europa League fixture against Olympiakos. Troyes increased the pressure during stoppage time and came close to equalizing. Renaud Ripart struck the post, while Christ Batola sent a header wide as Marseille struggled to maintain control of the match.

The late pressure exposed Marseille's limited squad depth, according to Get French Football News, as the visitors found it increasingly difficult to contain Troyes' attacks. However, a decisive incident in the opposite penalty area settled the contest. Beach brought down Faris Moumbagna inside the penalty area, giving Marseille an opportunity to secure the result. Abdelli took responsibility for the spot kick and converted to make it 2-0, relieving the pressure on the visitors and confirming their first league victory after four consecutive defeats.