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The bar for Payet (38th)
To the right of the surface, Payet rolls up a striking delight. Rajkovic, mystified, is lobed to his second post but the jewel of the Reunionese crashes on the bar of the Reims goalkeeper.
Huge Rajkovic (36th)
Guendouzi cuts a corner at the near post. His head, powerful, is diverted by Rajkovic, who comes out with a splendid reflex stop.
Excellent defense of Konan (33rd)
While Payet gets the ball high from Abdelhamid, Under arrives launched into the box. Uk is perfectly taken up by Konan.
Reims is higher (31st)
The Rémois are a little better for 5 minutes. But Kebbal is signaled twice very largely offside.
First card of the match for Rongier (28th)
The right defender is behind Foket. Very logical box released by Mr. Letexier.
The match is not very rhythmic
Although neutralized by the Reims block, the Marseillais are not really sparkling in the game. Reims side, the lack of technical mastery prevents any possibility of a situation.
Nice save by Rajkovic (24th)
⏱ 23′ | #OMSDR 0️⃣-0️⃣Oh the dangerous center-shot of @MatteoGuendouzi very close to deceiving the Reims porter! ???????? pic.twitter.com/5lC4Ei2xeP
– Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) December 22, 2021
Very distant attempt at Adbelhamid (21st)
He arms a strike before the midfielder. Pau Lopez, who was ahead, catches it easily as the shot barely exceeds the box. Touré guns another strike a few seconds later, wide off.
Welcome back from Abdelhamid (20th)
The defender returns perfectly to Milik, who would appear against his goalkeeper.
First strike for Reims (17th)
On an off-center free kick hit by Kebbal, Luan Peres slightly deflects the center. The ball lands on Toure’s head, at the far post, who can not put any power into his strike.
Kamara’s strike (15th)
After a moment of floating in the box, the ball lands on Kamara, on the left in the box. The strike from the midfielder goes over Rajkovic’s goal.
New corner for OM (14th)
Payet takes advantage of a mistake by Foker to infiltrate the box. Launched, it is stopped by the young Mbow, very serene since the start of the meeting.
Two excellent defenses
Both teams shine with their strength this season. OM are the best defense in Ligue 1, with 14 goals conceded. Stade de Reims is fifth, with 21 goals conceded.
The judgment of Rajkovic (10th)
At the entrance to the surface, Milik arms a powerful strike repelled by the porter from Reims. The ball lands on Under, who finds himself facing the goal, 20 meters away. His taut shot forces Rajkovic to deflect for a corner.
No chances for the moment (9th)
Both teams observe each other, even if OM has possession, which remains sterile (72%).
OM keep the ball, Reims against (7th)
OM keep the ball and want to come out clean. The Rémois wait for their opponents in their camp but quickly move forward as soon as they recover the ball.
First corner for OM (5th)
Saliba is at the reception and shifts Under, who shoots the first strike of the match, easily picked up by Rajkovic.
A 4-3-3 on the Marseille side
Luan Peres came down the left lane of the defense. Gerson is eccentric, to the left of Milik.
Let’s go to the Vélodrome (1st)
François Letexier whistles the kick-off. The Rémois will have the ball first.
The players enter the lawn
The match will start soon. The Velodrome and its almost 55,000 supporters are in turmoil!
OM can be runners-up before the break
https://www.lefigaro.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/classement
Reims affected by the Covid
https://www.lefigaro.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/bordeaux-paris-reims-la-ligue-1-face-au-retour-du-covid-20211222
Reims renews Mbow
Le eleven rémois: Rajkovic – Mbow, Gravillon, Abdelhamid – Foket, Loppy, Cassama, Konan – Kebbal, Toure, Mbuku
???? The starting 11 in Reims for this OM ???? SDR ⤵️#OMSDR#GoSDRpic.twitter.com/K5vYBN086i
– Stade de Reims (@StadeDeReims) December 22, 2021
OM with a system that is difficult to decipher
The eleven of OM: Lopez – Saliba, Caleta-Car, Peres – Rongier, Kamara, Guendouzi, Gerson – Under, Payet – Milik
???? ???????? ???????????????????? #OMSDR ????The starting XI chosen by Jorge Sampaoli to start the match! ???????????????????? ????’???????? ???? pic.twitter.com/TdinL2mtvc
– Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) December 22, 2021
Good evening everyone
Welcome to this live commentary for the match between OM and Stade de Reims. Kick-off at 9 p.m. at the Vélodrome.
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