11.  Meanwhile, Irish striker Tony Cascarino is hoping to be given the go-ahead to return to full training at the weekend after a scan on his torn calf muscle.

12.  Marseille, ten times winners of the trophy, had most of the possession in the first period but Irish striker Tony Cascarino and Ferrer both missed chances.

13.  Olympique Marseille, who went into receivership on Friday, showed their fighting spirit by going top of the second division thanks to Irish international striker Tony Cascarino.

14.  Shortly after the goal, Ramos was tackled hard by Connolly and then shoved into the ground by the Irish striker.

15.  Sporting Lisbon, who pulled out of buying Irish striker Niall Quinn from Manchester City, are to buy two forwards from Swiss club Sion.

16.  The home side had most of the possession in the first period but Irish striker Tony Cascarino and Ferrer both missed chances.