Against Olympique de Marseille at the Vélodrome, Sinayoko scored a stunning hat-trick during a 3-2 victory for Paris FC this Sunday, September 6. He opened the scoring within the first seconds of play thanks to a collective move, before doubling the lead with a well-placed header in the first half. Marseille managed to equalize twice through Amine Gouiri, but Sinayoko had the final say by converting a decisive penalty at the end of the match, handing victory to his team.
This hat-trick confirms an already very promising start: after scoring on the second matchday against Nice, the Malian forward now has 4 goals in just 3 appearances in his new colors, placing him among the league’s top scorers. His performance was unanimously praised by the press, with glowing ratings in several media outlets that highlighted his efficiency in front of goal, his sense of positioning, and his composure on penalties.
New dimension?
His coach, Liam Rosenior, was delighted with this accomplished performance, recalling that the player especially enjoyed the Vélodrome stadium where he had already scored in the past in Auxerre’s colors. Sinayoko himself said he was moved to have scored the very first hat-trick of his professional career, describing the evening as an unforgettable moment, achieved moreover on the pitch of a prestigious opponent.
Above all, Lassine Sinayoko now has the chance to box in a higher weight class. Of course, his 12 goals and 4 assists in Ligue 1 last season had already made quite a stir. But at Paris FC, a club with an ambitious project, the Eagle of Mali can shine on center stage and become one of the major players in the French league.
And it’s not this hat-trick, at the Vélodrome, to bring down Marseille, that will slow his momentum.