Aubameyang Hat-trick When Marseille Destroyed Ajax In Seven Goals

Marseille striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang released the bike kick in the match against Ajax Amsterdam. (Twitter @OM_English)

JAKARTA - Marseille striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick that beat Ajax Amsterdam 4-3 in the Europa League Group B match at the Orange Velodrome Stadium, Friday, December 1 in the morning WIB. The victory that passed Marseille into the knockout round.

The competition between Marseille and Brighton and Hove Albion continues. Victory over Ajax saw Marseille claim the top position previously controlled by Brighton which defeated AEK Athens 1-0

Now, Marseille, who have point 11, is still one point ahead with Brighton. Both teams made sure to qualify for the knockout round. However, it is not yet known who won the group as well as pocketing the automatic ticket to the round of 16.

The decision was made in the last match when the two teams met at Brighton's home at the AMEX Stadium or The American Express Community, December 15, 2023 in the morning WIB.

Brighton had to win in the final match to get a ticket to the last 16. Meanwhile, Marseille only needed a draw to force Brighton to play the play-offs against the third-placed team in the Champions League.

Meanwhile, Ajax, who is at the lowest rank, still has the opportunity to qualify for a ticket to the Europa Conference League or Europe's highest caste competition.

Only Ajax who pocketed point two had to beat AEK Athens who were in third place with point four

In Marseille's match against Ajax, the hosts immediately kicked off. As a result, the game had only been running for nine minutes, Aubameyang had scored from the penalty spot.

Penalti diberikan karena Jorrel Hato melakukan pelanggaran terhadap Ismaila Sarr. Aubameyang menyelesaikannya dengan baik.

But Ajax's quick reaction was extraordinary. They only needed one minute when Brian Brobbey who took advantage of Steven Berghuis' assist was able to equalize the score.

Again, Marseille took the lead again after Chancel Mbemba broke into Ajax's goal in the 26th minute.

But again Brobbey who made Ajax change the score to 2-2. His collaboration with Berghuis made Ajax equal. The score lasted until the end of the first half.

Marseille scored another quick goal in the second half. And, for the second time, Aubameyang did it. This former Arsenal striker's goal came when the game had only been running for three minutes.

In a 3-2 situation, Ajax even lost a player. Berghuis who played a role in making two assists leave the field after being carded red for committing a violation.

The referee's decision was strongly protested by the Ajax players. However, the referee defended his decision and did not heed the protest.

Despite playing with 10 players, Ajax even showed his best abilities. They still play offensively and try to catch up.

The Dutch Eredivisie club's efforts were not in vain. Ajax Chuba Akpom's player who entered to replace Kenneth Taylor managed to break into Marseille's goal in the 79th minute.

The 3-3 score lasted until the match entered injury time. Ajax already expects the match to end in a draw.

However, goalkeeper Diant Ramaj even committed a foul on Sarr in the 90+3 minute. Aubameyang also completed the penalty execution and scored a hat-trick.