Mario Balotelli Scores On Debut

 

Mario Balotelli scored twice on his debut to inspire Nice to a 3-2 win over Marseille. The Italy international, a deadline day free transfer from Liverpool, struck after just seven minutes with a penalty - his first league goal since September 22 last year.

He became only the second player since 2000 to score from the spot in Serie A, the Premier League and Ligue 1. Balotelli added a second 12 minutes from time after the visitors had taken the lead through Florian Thauvin and Bafetimbi Gomis before Wylan Cyprien snatched victory in the 87th minute.

Striker Wesley Said's first Ligue 1 goal put Rennes on course for a 2-0 win at home to Caen. The 21years old, who made his first-team debut three years ago before subsequently being loaned out to Ligue 2 sides Stade Laval and Dijon, struck just two minutes after half-time. However, victory was not secured until Sanjin Prcic, an 88th-minute substitute, scored in the third minute of added time.