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Sinayoko’s Hat-Trick Powers Paris FC to First Win at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome
9/7/2026, 12:07:49 PM
Historic Victory at Stade Velodrome
Paris FC secured its inaugural Ligue 1 triumph on Marseille’s home ground, edging the hosts 3–2. The win marks the club’s first ever points haul at the Stade Velodrome, breaking a long-standing away-record drought.
Match Narrative and Key Moments
The encounter began with an explosive start: Lassine Sinayoko scored after just 25 seconds, the fastest Ligue 1 goal recorded in more than two years. Marseille equalised six minutes later through Amine Gouiri, who capitalised on an Adama Camara slip. Sinayoko restored Paris FC’s lead in the 19th minute with a headed deflection from a Pablo Pagis cross. The first half concluded with both sides missing chances, including a saved strike from Timothy Weah and a free-kick that struck the bar.
In the second half, Gouiri restored parity with a precise volley in the 53rd minute. The decisive moment arrived in the 86th minute when VAR awarded a penalty after a handball by CJ Egan-Riley; Sinayoko calmly converted, completing his first professional hat-trick and sealing the three points for Paris FC.
Scoring Leaders and Player Form
Sinayoko’s hat-trick brought his season tally to four goals in three league matches, matching the early-season output of Gouiri and Mali international Kamory Doumbia of Stade Brestois. Both Sinayoko and Gouiri now share the Ligue 1 scoring lead with four goals each. The Malian forward’s recent form follows a goal against Nice in his previous appearance, underscoring a rapid rise in the league’s attacking charts.
Significance for Paris FC and Ligue 1
The victory not only delivers a morale-boosting milestone for Paris FC but also positions the club as a competitive force in the early stages of the season. By breaking Marseille’s home-field advantage and propelling Sinayoko into the scoring spotlight, Paris FC gains momentum in the race for European qualification, while the shared scoring lead intensifies the individual race among emerging talents.
