Gouiri double fires Marseille past Strasbourg in Ligue 1 opener
Amine Gouiri scored twice in 20 minutes as Marseille beat Strasbourg 4-0 in the first game of the French season.
Marseille secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Strasbourg on Friday night, marking the French Ligue 1 season's opening fixture. Algerian forward Amine Gouiri scored twice within 20 minutes, showcasing his impressive early form. The match saw Strasbourg's Samir El Mourabet sent off for violent conduct, prompting Gouiri to capitalize with a penalty kick.
Replacement players Keyliane Abdallah and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg ensured the three points for coach Bruno Genesio's side. Gouiri expressed his delight at starting well in front of his home crowd, while Genesio, who hasn't made any major summer signings, admitted they need to manage their salary spend.
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