Mason Greenwood once again proved his worth as he scored two goals in quick succession to lead Marseille to a 3-1 victory over Toulouse in the French Ligue 1. His goals came in the 16th and 17th minutes of the match, showcasing his sharpshooting abilities and clinical finishing. With these two goals, Greenwood has now scored a total of five goals in just three Ligue 1 matches, matching the record set by Mario Balotelli in 2016 while playing for Nice.
After Greenwood’s quick brace, Marseille never looked back in the game. Toulouse’s chances dwindled further when Frank Magri received a red card in the 27th minute for a foul on Marseille’s Geoffrey Kondogbia. Despite numerous opportunities, Marseille only managed to add a second-half own goal from Charlie Cresswell to the scoreline. Toulouse did find a consolation goal late in the game through Shavy Babicka, but it was not enough to threaten Marseille’s lead.
Greenwood’s impact at Marseille has been undeniable since his controversial move from Manchester United. In his debut match against Brest, he scored twice in a 5-1 victory but was met with boos from the home fans. However, he quickly silenced his critics by becoming the first Marseille player since Dimitri Payet in 2013 to score three goals in the first two games of the season. This remarkable feat has solidified Greenwood’s reputation as a top goal scorer in Ligue 1.
With this win, Marseille now sits at the top of the table alongside Nantes on goal difference. Nantes also secured a victory, defeating Montpellier 3-1 in their latest match. The match saw goals from Matthis Albine, AJ Adams, Moses Simon, and Mostafa Mohamed, highlighting Nantes’ attacking prowess. Meanwhile, Brest secured their first win of the season with a convincing 4-0 victory over promoted side Saint-Etienne. Goals from Mahdi Camara, Romain Del Castillo, Ludovic Ajorque, and Kenny Lala sealed the win for Brest.
Overall, Greenwood’s stellar performance and Marseille’s dominant display showcase their strong start to the Ligue 1 season. With talented players like Greenwood leading the charge, Marseille looks poised for success in the upcoming matches.