In the opening match of the 35th day of Ligue 1, Nantes and Marseille played out a lively encounter at the Beaujoire stadium. Both teams displayed a strong attacking intent and capitalized on defensive vulnerabilities to create scoring opportunities. However, they struggled to convert these chances into goals. Despite taking the lead through Thauvin in the first half, Marseille failed to maintain their advantage and were held to a 1-1 draw by Nantes. Serge Gakpé was the hero for Nantes, equalizing in the 64th minute and continuing his impressive run of form.
Reflecting on his goal and the team’s performance, Gakpé expressed mixed feelings. While he was pleased to score the equalizer, he believed Nantes had the potential for a better result. Gakpé highlighted missed opportunities and expressed disappointment at not securing all three points, especially for the home fans. Despite the frustration, he acknowledged the excitement of the match and the team’s desire to secure a victory.
Tags: Serge Gakpé, Nantes, Olympique de Marseille, Ligue 1, Togo
