Brilliant assist: Amine Gouiri sets up Marseille goal in defeat to PSG

Algerian striker creates equaliser but Marseille suffer another league defeat

Amine Gouiri provided the assist for Marseille’s equaliser but could not prevent his side from suffering a 2-1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain at the Vélodrome on Sunday.

The result came on the fifth day of Ligue 1 and extended Marseille’s difficult run in the league, despite another influential contribution from the Algeria international.

Gouiri started the match and played an important role in Marseille’s response after PSG took the lead, setting up Angel Gomes to bring the hosts level.

However, Marseille could not complete the comeback as PSG regained their advantage before holding on for victory.

Gouiri creates Marseille equaliser

PSG took control of the scoreline when Ferran Torres opened the scoring.

Marseille responded and eventually found a way back into the contest through Angel Gomes.

Gouiri was central to the equalising goal, playing Gomes through on goal and giving the Englishman the opportunity to restore parity.

The assist added to Gouiri’s growing influence in Marseille’s attack.

The Algerian striker had already scored for the club this season and again demonstrated his ability to contribute directly to Marseille’s attacking play.

Despite his involvement in the equaliser, Gouiri was unable to help Marseille find a second goal after PSG moved back in front.

PSG regain lead at Vélodrome

After Marseille levelled the match, PSG eventually restored their advantage through Marquinhos.

The goal put the visitors back in front and left Marseille needing another response in the closing stages.

The home side continued to push for another equaliser, but PSG managed to withstand the pressure and protect their lead.

Marseille’s efforts to rescue a point ultimately came to nothing as they failed to find another opening.

Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd had a late opportunity with a header, but Marseille could not turn their late pressure into a second goal.

Marseille’s difficult run continues

The defeat leaves Marseille with another disappointing result in the league.

Despite Gouiri’s contribution and the team’s attempts to fight back after falling behind, PSG’s second goal proved decisive.

The hosts had responded well after Torres’ opener, with Gouiri helping create the equaliser, but Marquinhos’ goal ultimately separated the teams.

Marseille pushed until the final stages in search of a second equaliser, yet PSG held firm to claim the 2-1 victory.

For Gouiri, the match provided another example of his attacking influence since joining Marseille, although his assist was not enough to prevent another defeat.

The loss prolongs Marseille’s poor run in Ligue 1, leaving the club looking for a response in their next league fixture.