What a feat! Canet-en-Roussillon, resident of National 2 eliminated theOlympic Marseille in the round of 16 of the French Cup on the score of 2 goals to 1. The amateurs made a superb performance and did more than stand up to the Olympians throughout the meeting.
They started the meeting foot to the ground, showing themselves generous in their efforts and disciplined in their placements, leaving the Marseillais apathetic without a solution. The Canétois even opened the scoring on a marvelous free kick from Posteraro (20th) who saw his floating strike lodge in the skylight of a helpless Pelé.
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Marseille however managed to pick up on its first situation of the meeting, Milik cutting a cross from Germain at the near post (38 ‘). The Olympians could therefore consider themselves happy to return to the locker room with a score of parity, the premises having even touched the crossbar by Baï (29th).
OH WONDER !!! OM concede the opener against Canet on a free-kick masterpiece signed Posteraro
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Nasser Larguet’s players did not set up more pace in the second period and therefore saw Canet-en-Roussillon take the advantage in the score by Baï (71st), launched full axis by Posteraro and who stung his ball in front of Pelé . The Phocéens will not return and Canet could exult at the end of the meeting. Jorge Sampaoli has his work cut out for him at the head of OM.
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The highlights of the meeting
? 20 ‘. Buuuuutt for Canet-en-Roussillon! What a magnificent free kick! Posteraro is in charge of executing the free kick, his shot is clear and floating and comes to rest in Pelé’s skylight! Unstoppable! And that’s 1-0 for the National 2 club!
28 ‘. The bar for Baï and Canet! The winger dribbles Nagatomo and his bell-shaped cross turns into a shot and lands on Pelé’s crossbar, surprised by the trajectory. The station wagon was not far away!
? 38 ‘. Marseille equalizes! For the first time in the meeting, Payet has the space to bring the ball back to the opposing camp, the Reunionese shifts Germain to the right who crosses in a touch for the head of Milik who cuts at the near post. The Marseillais returned to the score on their first opportunity.
49 ‘. Khaoui dangerous! On a long ball from Gueye Khaoui tries to grab the ball in front of Graves who releases the ball to the ground, the Marseillais recovers the ball and resists contact before losing control of the leather.
? 71 ‘. Buuuuuutt from Canet-en-Roussillon! Magnificent full axis opening of Posteraro for Baï. The winger quickly takes the defense and throws his ball in front of Pelé! 2-1 it’s amazing!
72 ‘. Graves decisive in front of Milik! Marseille reacted immediately and Nagatomo crosses for Milik who takes over from the left at the penalty spot but the keeper is on the path.
75 ‘. Alvaro saves his team in front of Pioton! The Canétois striker is launched in depth, alone, but is caught in the race by the Spanish defender. Number 9 no longer has legs
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