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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's performance for Marseilles on Tuesday was nothing short of spectacular, as he scored two goals and assisted one to help his team secure a crucial victory against Ligue 1 rivals Nice. The Gabonese striker had been in fine form before this match, having scored six goals in his last five appearances for the club, but few could have predicted just how dominant he would be on Tuesday night. Aubameyang opened the scoring in the first half with a powerful header from a corner, and then doubled their lead shortly after when he converted a penalty following a handball by Nice goalkeeper Mathias Caeser. Despite being down to ten men late on through a red card for captain Florian Thauvin, Marseilles held on to claim all three points and move up to sixth in the table. It was a masterclass display from Aubameyang,Saudi Pro League Focus who has become a key player at the Stade Vélodrome since joining the club in January. The 29-year-old is now just four goals away from reaching the 40-goal mark for the season, and his performances have been crucial in helping Marseilles to stay in the hunt for European football next term. With a host of top-flight clubs interested in signing him, Aubameyang will surely continue to impress in the coming weeks and months, and it will be interesting to see how his stock rises even further. For now, though, it looks like the wingbreak sensation is set to remain at Marseilles for the foreseeable future. |
