Simon Scores but Paris FC Fall 5-2 to Marseille

In a high scoring Ligue 1 outing at the Orange Vélodrome on Saturday, Moses Simon notched his first goal for Paris FC, yet it wasn’t enough to prevent a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Olympique de Marseille.



Marseille sparked to life with a penalty from Mason Greenwood in the 18th minute, soon followed by a header from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off a Greenwood corner. Paris FC responded with Ilan Kebbal’s curling strike in the 28th minute and Simon’s composed finish just before the hour mark, restoring parity.



However, a defensive mishap allowed Aubameyang to restore Marseille’s lead in the 73rd minute. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg added a long-range effort in the 81st, and substitute Robinio Vaz sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike.




Editorial



We believe Moses Simon’s goal carries more than just its immediate value. It symbolises adaptability and determination, particularly remarkable for a player newly arrived at a top-flight side. Scoring at the Vélodrome holds personal and professional significance.



We feel Simon’s finish did more than level the game—it asserted Paris FC’s capacity to compete, even under pressure. A first goal for a former Nantes man in a historic stadium says much about his resolve and readiness to perform.



We trust that this moment will embolden both player and club. It demonstrates that despite the gulf in reputation, Paris FC can still craft meaningful moments against established powers. Simon’s strike may not have reversed the result, but it could seed belief for future ambitions.



We see Simon’s achievement as a declaration of intent. Even in defeat, performance like that lights the way forward.





Did You Know?






Moses Simon formerly scored 52 goals across 163 appearances for Nantes before joining Paris FC this summer.