A first professional hat-trick from Lassine Sinayoko delivered a stunning 3-2 away victory for Paris FC against Olympique de Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome on Sunday. This result lifts the Parisian club to fifth place in the Ligue 1 table with four points, now just five points behind leaders Monaco.
How did Sinayoko score his hat-trick?
The Malian international striker opened the scoring in the very first minute of play following an assist from Luca Koleosho, as reported by RMC Sport. He then restored his team's lead with a header from a corner before halftime. Finally, Sinayoko converted a late penalty to secure the win and complete his treble. The player himself admitted to RMC Sport some uncertainty about his second goal. "Did I really score the second goal? Honestly, I hesitated," he said.
What was manager Liam Rosenior's reaction?
Paris FC coach Liam Rosenior was pleased but cautious following the away triumph. Asked by Le Figaro about the club's ambitions, he urged for humility. "For now, I just want to win the next game," stated the English manager. He added that the team must "continue to stay humble" and focus on short-term work, despite this strong start to the season.
Which other players stood out for PFC?
Beyond the match hero, Paris FC's left flank was particularly potent. Italian winger Luca Koleosho posed a constant threat to the Marseille defense, creating the opening goal. His link-up play with Pablo Pagis was a key strength for the side according to Le Figaro Sport's analysis, with Pagis displaying pinpoint passing accuracy. This win reinforces Paris FC's solid defensive start to the campaign, as they are yet to concede a league goal this season.
What is Paris FC's next challenge?
Buoyed by this performance, Paris FC must now prepare for a important fixture against Olympique Lyonnais, who currently sit second in the standings. The home match is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Fans can check all the details of this clash and the upcoming schedule on our fixtures page. With three goals scored and none conceded, the team boasts the best positive goal difference in the league, a detail that could prove significant in the race for European places.
