Marseille Beats Reims 2-1 in Ligue 1 Round 19, Payet Scores Free-Kick Winner

In a thrilling match at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday evening, Marseille defeated Reims by a scoreline of 2-1 in round 19 of the French Ligue 1 season. The game saw both teams put up a strong fight and create numerous chances to score.

The first goal of the match was scored by Marseille's forward Dimitri Payet in the 44th minute. He took advantage of a defensive mistake by Reims' goalkeeper and slotted home from just outside the box. Payet's goal gave Marseille the lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the match.

Reims fought back strongly in the second half and created several opportunities to equalize. However, their efforts were thwarted by Marseille's solid defense. Despite this, Reims did manage to level the scores in the 77th minute through a penalty kick taken by their striker.

Despite the equalizer, Marseille refused to give up and continued to push forward. In the 86th minute, Payet stepped up to take a free-kick from a distance of about 35 yards out. His strike was perfectly placed and found the bottom corner of the net, giving Marseille the much-needed victory.

The win puts Marseille top of the table in the Ligue 1 standings, with two points ahead of Reims. It was a well-deserved victory for Marseille, who have now won three consecutive matches and continue to be one of the top teams in France.