Football fans across Tanzania—and the world—were treated to a thrilling UEFA Champions League night as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang delivered a masterclass, scoring a quickfire double to inspire Olympique Marseille to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Newcastle United.
In a clash filled with intensity, pace, and elite attacking quality, Marseille’s win not only reignited their UCL campaign but also ended a frustrating 12-match winless streak against English opponents.
⚡ First Half: Newcastle Strike Early, Marseille Push Back
Newcastle wasted little time stamping their authority on the match.
- A looping header from Malick Thiaw forced an early goal-line clearance by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.
- Just moments later, in-form winger Harvey Barnes made it 1–0, smashing home his fourth goal in three games after Sandro Tonali’s low cross found him perfectly positioned.
Marseille, backed by a roaring Stade Vélodrome crowd, refused to sit back.
Aubameyang—energetic, hungry, and electric—tested goalkeeper Nick Pope on multiple occasions, while Igor Paixão came close with a curling effort.
Despite creating several big chances—including two golden opportunities late in the half—the French giants couldn’t find the equaliser before the break.
🔥 Second Half Explosion: Aubameyang Turns the Game on Its Head
If Marseille looked dangerous in the first half, they were devastating in the second.
Nineteen seconds into the restart, the stadium erupted.
🚀 Aubameyang’s First Goal
A long through ball saw Pope race from his line, but Aubameyang got there first, delicately curling the ball into the bottom corner from a tight angle. Pure composure. Pure quality.
⚽ The Winner — Aubameyang Strikes Again
Barely four minutes later, Timothy Weah whipped in a sharp cross. Aubameyang accelerated in front of his marker and poked home, clinically completing the comeback.
- It was his eighth goal in 10 head-to-heads with Newcastle.
- And his sixth goal contribution in five UCL games this term.
Aubameyang was simply unstoppable.
💪 Newcastle Fight, But Marseille Hold Strong
Newcastle didn’t fold:
- Joe Willock forced a superb fingertip save from Gerónimo Rulli.
- Barnes nearly leveled late on with a curling effort that shaved the far post.
But the night belonged to Marseille.
The win boosts their UCL hopes, taking them to two victories in five matches, while Newcastle remain on nine points but still within reach of qualification.
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