Sturm Graz Beat Marseille 1-0 to Extend French Side's Losing Run

Sturm Graz claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Marseille in the third round of the Europa League league phase, dealing the French club a second consecutive defeat in the competition. The Austrian side made the most of its opportunity at home, while Marseille struggled to find a way through a well-organised defence.

The decisive moment came in the 13th minute, when Oumar Diakité found the net with a precise finish to give Sturm the lead. The early goal allowed the hosts to settle into the game and focus on protecting their advantage.

Marseille attempted to respond and pushed for an equaliser, but the visitors could not break down Sturm’s defence. Despite their efforts, the French side lacked the finishing touch needed to take anything from the match.

The result marked Sturm Graz’s first victory in this Europa League campaign, while Marseille suffered their second successive loss in the tournament. The setback will be a concern for the French club as it looks to recover in the coming rounds, particularly with its European ambitions still at stake.