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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.

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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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