Portuguese striker Vitinha struck the winner as Marseille came from behind to beat Reims 2-1 on Saturday in their opening game of the Ligue 1 season.
Japan international Junya Ito volleyed Reims ahead early at the Velodrome but Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi curled in a brilliant equaliser from 25 yards.
Ito had the ball in the net again before half-time but saw his effort ruled out after replays showed the ball went out of play in the build-up.
Vitinha, who signed from Braga in January, scrambled home with just over 15 minutes left as Marseille bounced back from their midweek defeat in the Champions League.
Marseille lost 1-0 away to Greek side Panathinaikos in new coach Marcelino’s first game and must overturn that deficit on Tuesday in order to stay in the hunt for a place in the group stage.
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