VIDEO: Steven Fletcher opens Marseille account to cement Coupe win
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On loan Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher scored his first goal for Marseille since joining the South Coast side as the January transfer window slammed shut, doubling the visitor's advantage in a 2-0 victory over fourth-tier Trelissac FC in Wednesday's Coupe de France round of 16 tilt.
The victory advances Michel's men to the quarterfinals were it'll square off with Granville, with Marseille looking to win its record 11th Coupe de France title.
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Wednesday's match also marked Abou Diaby's return to first-team football, as the angular French midfielder observed the win from the bench, avoiding the pock-marked and tattered pitch at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.
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