Marseille Defeats Reims in Round 19, Payet's Free-Kick Touches Stoppage Time

The UEFA Champions League Round 19 saw Marseille defeat Reims in the first leg. The game was goalless at half-time before Reims scored twice in the second half to secure victory.

Reims had been leading the match until the 84th minute when a free-kick from Payet found the bottom corner of the net. However, it was only a consolation goal as Marseille took control of the match and won the game 2-1.

Payet's free-kick touched stoppage time in the second leg. The French forward had missed two previous chances to score but his last attempt this time was successful. With just seconds left on the clock, Reims scored a penalty kick that went through the net to win the game 3-2.

It was a tough night for both teams, with both sides having struggled to find the back of the net. Marseille looked more than capable of scoring goals, while Reims struggled to get into the game. It was a frustrating evening for both teams, but it was a great result for Marseille who were now through to the quarter-finals.

The game also featured a controversial decision by referee Yannick Bolasie, who awarded a penalty kick to Reims after a foul on Payet. However, the officials ruled the shot off target, which allowed Reims to take the lead. This was a clear mistake by Bolasie and should have been reviewed by the VAR system.

Overall, the game was a tough one for both sides, but it was a great result for Marseille who were now through to the quarter-finals. They will now face Ajax in the next round of the competition.