In the quarter final of the UEFA Cup, Olympique de Marseille bowed out on the lawn of Shakhtar Donetsk (2-0). Before the return leg, players Eric Gerets had already blown most of their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals. Couraging.

Shakhtar Donetsk – MARSEILLE: 2-0
Goals: Hübschmann (39th) and Jadson (65)

Marseille may have regrets. On the lawn of Shakhtar Donetsk, men Eric Gerets went alongside their European visit and leave Ukraine with two goals in the musette (2-0). A score encouraging both Olympians are never actually entered the meeting. How to achieve such a benefit with such a workforce? Timore, expectations, Marseillais showed their bad side face a talented opponent, but is limited defensively. The data are straightforward for the match back to Vélodrome. It will achieve the opposite of what the OM tonight. Do not ask questions, playing with his speed and percussion. Everything that has failed during this leg.

Eric Gerets had decided to muscle his midfield to try to contain the onslaught of Ukraine, with the presence of Modeste M’Bam alongside Benoît Cheyrou and Lorik Cana. Bet lost. A tactical choice which proved inconclusive as men Mircea Lucescu managed to dominate the entrejeu Olympian. Middle and defense azuréenne that were not seen as much punishment for a long time. The surprise in the team composition from the tenure of Bolo Zenden, announced package on the left side. Back difficult by the Dutch who suffered a lot facing the liveliness of the Shakhtar players.

Niang striking the pole

From the beginning, Fernandinho, taking advantage of lax Civelli and Hilton is close to opening the scoring (2nd). A first warning by way of welcome. Seven minutes later, on a bad relance Hilton, Luiz Adriano inherits the ball, but rushed too much, while he was alone with MANDANDI (9th). Marseille penalty and is content to let his opponent come. Wait a tactic that is almost paid. Issued by Zenden in depth, Mamadou Niang saw his shot die on the pole Piatov, beaten on the spot (36th). The turning point of the match. In the process, Darijo Srna, very stirring in this meeting, sent a first-line center to Hübschmann placing in two parts, the first goal of the game (1-0, 39th). Donetsk players realized their low point by a goal. The opposite of Marseilles. Details make the difference in European Cup.

We thought the Phocaeans able to retain the lesson for the second period. Simple dreams and same scenario in the second act. On one of its highlights, the OM can equalize, but Koné – until transparent – vendange ball but his cross hits too (55th). Ten minutes later, the sentence falls. Taking advantage of the laxity of the latent rearguard Marseilles, Jadson Crucify MANDANDI after good work of Luiz Adriano (2-0, 65th). An air of déjà vu. Without the international door, the addition could have been more consistent (73rd, 78th). Admissions Game Samassi Valbuena and do not change. Marseille has forged throughout.

The team mates Lorik Cana will return to the city with the worst feelings. That of being bypassed for an appointment they were waiting with impatience. Certainly, the formation of Ukraine showed good qualities on the offensive, like the benefits of Luiz Adriano, Fernandinho and Jadson. But Marseille’s French Championship has resources sufficient to ignite the Velodrome on Thursday and try to validate his ticket for the semi-finals. With the vivacity and the technicality that it enjoys, the Olympian has something to reverse the trend. It will play all.

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