Vaz Shines Bright, But Camara Steals the Final Word

Must Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. At the Orange Vélodrome, Marseille and Angers served up a must-watch thriller: four goals, four lead changes, and a 90th-minute equaliser that epitomises why Ligue 1 grips the continent.

Vaz Turns the Tide from the Bench

Off the bench, Robinio Vaz rewrote this match's narrative. After Sidiki Cherif gave Angers the lead in the 25th minute, the Marseille substitute struck twice—first in the 52nd, assisted by Pierre Aubameyang, then in the 70th via Emerson. His clinical brace (rated 9.0) seemed to have sealed victory. But intensity and balance tilted four times across ninety minutes, and neither team could hold their nerve.

The Balance Tilts Four Times

Marseille controlled proceedings with 59% possession and 11 shots (six on target), yet Angers—despite 41% of the ball—remained lethal with 12 attempts. Both keepers made four crucial saves, a testament to the relentless pressure. The turning point came not in the 70th minute when Vaz appeared to have won it, but in the 90th, when Ousmane Camara struck the dramatic late equaliser. A point salvaged for the visitors, a point lost for the hosts. This is the stakes of Ligue 1: no margin for error, no certainty until the final whistle.

The Aftermath: Title Hopes on Hold

Marseille, third with 19 points, failed to capitalise on a winnable fixture against a relegation-battling Angers (13th, 10 points). The hosts' superior passing accuracy (89%) and dominance in the final third counted for nothing against a resilient away side. This draw—dramatic, enthralling, and ultimately frustrating for the home faithful—underscores the unpredictability that makes this league unmissable. Vaz's heroics were real; Camara's response was ruthless.