That one-goal difference decided the contest. The result gave Rennes the win and left Marseille with a defeat, while the clean sheet confirmed the visitors did not find an equaliser. With the score fixed at 1-0, Rennes finished ahead at full time.
Rennes can take the key positives from the outcome: a goal on the board, none conceded and a victory in Ligue 1. Marseille's summary is a scoreless one, with the side unable to change the result. Those are the central stats behind a match decided by the narrowest winning margin.
The highlights and summary are straightforward at the top line: one goal separated the clubs, and it belonged to the winning side. The scoreline sets the result plainly - Rennes finished ahead of Marseille and secured the victory. For readers checking the final score, the decisive detail is simple: Rennes 1-0 Marseille.