Lassine Sinayoko scored a dramatic late penalty to complete his first professional hat-trick and secure Paris FC’s first-ever victory at Stade Velodrome, as they defeated Marseille 3-2 in a thrilling Ligue 1 contest.
Paris FC needed only 25 seconds to take the lead. Luca Koleosho delivered an inviting cross into the area and Sinayoko slid in to finish, silencing the home supporters and registering Ligue 1’s fastest goal in more than two years.
Marseille’s response was immediate. Six minutes later, Amine Gouiri levelled with his third goal of the campaign after Adama Camara lost possession. Gouiri reacted quickest to the mistake and guided the ball into the bottom corner from close range.
The visitors restored their advantage in the 19th minute. Pablo Pagis sent a fierce cross into the area, where Sinayoko rose to meet it. His powerful header took a deflection before finding its way beyond the goalkeeper.
Marseille almost equalised again when Angel Gomes tested Kevin Trapp from distance, but the goalkeeper pushed the effort away. Igor Paixao then came close with a dipping free-kick that struck the crossbar.
Sinayoko remained a constant threat before the interval. He raced clear late in the first half and forced Jeffrey de Lange into another save as Paris FC went into the break ahead after an entertaining opening 45 minutes.
The visitors continued to create opportunities after half-time. Ilan Kebbal was denied by de Lange, while Koleosho sent a backheel narrowly wide. Those missed chances proved costly when Marseille found their second equaliser.
Gouiri collected the ball after it bounced loose just inside the six-yard box and struck an angled volley into the far corner. The Algeria international was now pursuing the fourth hat-trick of his career, although Marseille’s best chance to take the lead fell to Gomes.
The midfielder was played through on goal but stumbled over the ball, allowing Paris FC to escape.
Gouiri continued to threaten and forced Trapp into a strong, sprawling save after being found by Keyliane Abdallah. At the other end, Pierre Lees-Melou fired a low effort narrowly wide from 25 yards.
A draw would have reflected an evening packed with attacking opportunities, but Paris FC claimed all three points in the closing stages. Moses Simon’s shot struck the arm of CJ Egan-Riley, prompting a VAR review and the award of a penalty.
Sinayoko took responsibility and calmly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to complete his treble and settle the match.
The result is Marseille’s second defeat of the campaign. Liam Rosenior’s Paris FC side, meanwhile, remain unbeaten after three matches.
Flashscore named Lassine Sinayoko of Paris FC as the Man of the Match.
Match statistics are available via Flashscore.