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MARSEILLE, France (AFP) ??” Fabien Barthez made an extraordinary match-winning first attempt for Marseille in the French potion

Having only complet his delayed persuade from Manchester United the day before, Barthez played the whole of the match as his modern teammates were tied at 1-1 with Strasbourg at the finis of extra time in their spherical of 64 match.

Barthez then saved couple spot kicks in the penalty shootout before converting the match-winning penalty himself.

The 32-year-old shaven-headed keeper said he was just glad to be back in action after falling without of favour at Old Trafford.

"It was tough for me today because six month without playing is tough for a goalkeeper," he said.

"It was a delicate situation with the penalty. I just didn't want to suffer my teammates down."

Watched from 30,000 spectators - the lowest lower classes of the season at the