Super Eagles striker, Terrem Moffi scored a superb volley against Marseille on Saturday at the Stade Vélodrome.

After a good start to the season, Lorient fell off before the end of 2022, but are now trying to get back with a win and draw in their last two games.

Meanwhile, Marseille are trying to close the gap on Lens for the fight for second place as PSG seem to be running away with the league. It was a perfect oooo for the host as they had beaten Lorient in the last six occasions.

Just 5 minutes into the match Kolasinac put a cut back cross towards Ünder but his header was well saved by the second choice Lorient goalkeeper Mannone in goal, the keeper also saved the subsequent rebound.

Terrem Moffi got Lorient in front against the run of play, smashing a volley from inside the box as Cathline‘s corner was played towards him.

He has now scored 12 Ligue 1 goals, with only Kylian Mbappe ahead of him.

Nine minutes later, the duo that almost got the opener for Marseille, got them the equalizer. This time ünder setting up a cross into the box go Kolasinac to head home. The former Arsenal man has now scored three goals in the last five games, more than what he scored in his entire career at Arsenal.

Marseille pushed for the second goal before the end of the half but were unlucky. Gigot nodded the ball at the woodwork from close range and the rebound cleared off the line. Veretout great dipping strike from the edge of the area was also tipped over by the goalkeeper to keep the game at 1-1.

In the second half, Marseille still pushed forward and were rewarded after eight minutes. It was a combination made in Arsenal, NorthLondon, as goal scorer turned provider. Kolasinac ball into the box fell to Alexis Sanchez, who turned and struck the ball into the net. It was the Chilean 7th league goal of the season and the first in 9 games.

Veretout made it 3-1 thanks to a big deflection that made the keeper helpless. It was his second goal in four league games.

The match ended 3-1, with Moffi increasing his tally as he gets traction from other top European clubs.

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