In this section, The Little Lille gives the floor to LOSC supporters at the end of each of its matches. This time, three of them were questioned following the draw (1-1) recorded in Marseille this Saturday.
In a thrilling week punctuated by shocks, LOSC concluded its calendar year in Ligue 1 against Marseille where a draw was recorded (1-1) thanks to a late goal from Bafodé Diakité (87′). There was no winner, but this game was intense in all areas, right down to the fan debrief.
This draw was commented on by Laurent, Clément and Patrick, three supporters interviewed cold, more than a day after the final whistle. Their remarks are an opportunity to return one last time to the recently contested game, but from a different angle from what we can traditionally see in the local and French press. Here we go!
A question of feeling
As part of the fifteenth day of Ligue 1 McDonald’s, LOSC found itself pitted against Olympique de Marseille in the heart of the Orange Vélodrome. This opposition was marked by an intense pace, contested refereeing decisions and goals, including one scored at the very end of the match by Bafodé Diakité (87′). This saving achievement allowed the Mastiffs to snatch a point from the draw. This unit was not enough to satisfy
Patrick : “It was a hell of a matchhe breathes to begin. I had the feeling that the plan put together was very risky, but perfect for this opposition. I’m not the finest tactician, it must clearly be admitted, but OM seemed so embarrassed that it could only be obvious. But there was a lot of frustration and it’s been a long time since I got so angry about our ineffectiveness. When I think back to the three clear occasions… Fortunately the state of mind was good. Still, I can’t help but be disappointed. We had everything to win this match. The opportunities, the talent, everything. It’s a shame “he regrets.
Taken aback by the words spoken, Clément
speaks. He wants to be less demanding and more understanding with the Mastiffs, whose faces he appreciated last Saturday:
“It was a very good match and I was delighted with the content offered despite the fact that we played a big match less than 72 hours beforehe is satisfied. There is real collective strength this season and great squad management from Genesio and his staff. Despite the changes made (6), the team has not weakenedhe continues, before qualifying. The big regret remains the finish. It was an off day. I put it down to physical and mental freshness due to the accumulation of matches. Nevertheless,
the team did not give up and managed to come back to the score at the end of the second half and it was really deserved throughout the match. We must also not forget that Marseille has two break points including a shot on the post.reminds Clément to conclude.
Far from analyses, Laurent simply let his heart speak. We were therefore obliged to isolate it:
“When I saw our pattern and our way of playing, I thought back to the insipid match we had at the Vélodrome last year, where even Fonseca had prioritized being solid above anything else. . There, in Marseille, LOSC was conquering, hungry and gave everything from the first minute. Seeing this, I felt proudhe confides.
It was beautiful to see them give 100% in this wayeven if the efficiency was not there. Oddly, the result came after that. Even though I was frustrated by Marseille’s goal, I was convinced that they would come back. They couldn’t be beaten after such a riot of energy. When Bafo’ equalized, I think I was happy for them at firstbefore being for the club, for the ranking, for us. They were happy and it was just beautiful to see”let go like this
Laurentproud of the Mastiffs, proud to be a Mastiff.
One point gained or two points lost?
It’s better to lose once and then win than to accumulate two draws, it’s mathematical, but not always true. The direction of the wind does not change and the positive is always on the side of Laurent : “It’s clearly a point won!he exclaims, taking the lead.
I don’t see how we can say the opposite in Marseille, a place where it is always difficult to get a good result. We must remember the whole context around the match, as Clément did, and with so little rest, with the sequence of matches, taking a point is a very good thing.he congratulates himself. The last one is also in the same perspective: “I always think that an away point is never a bad result, especially when you manage to get back on track. It also allows us to keep Marseille within shooting range and that’s very, very good for the rest of the season. […] Personally, I am satisfied with this point of the draw, even more so when we see the other results”continues thus
Clément.
For his part, Patrick ruminates: “I’ll be honest. From my point of view, with the scenario of the meeting, these are two lost pointshe gets even more annoyed following the responses of his two friends. We clearly saw that we had the means to take the lead, to win, and not to do so is a disappointmenthe insists. These points were within reach. When we look at our matches, there are only a few during which we were dominated or uninspired. There, we deserved to take all three points, not just one, so it’s two points lost. »
The referee at the heart of the game
At the final whistle, Willy Delajod, referee of the match, was forced to leave under escort, booed and whistled from all sides within the Orange Vélodrome for decisions deemed to be erroneous. Patrickwho retains the floor, wishes to brush all this aside. The supporter is frontal: “We must stop with these childish debates. HAS From the moment it is not clear one way or the other, there is no debate. The Marseillais were dominated in all areas of the game, with the exception of around ten minutes in the second half and they are simply looking for excuses to avoid looking in the mirror and realizing that they are not not at the level of a team which is exhausted by the sequence of matches. I understand them, it must be hard to accept”he finally laughed.
Laurent continues. Of a calmer nature, he wants tensions to ease: “I have difficulty with the proportions that all this has taken, when we see that a man finds himself under a flood of insults or that his professional situation, outside the world of arbitration, is weakened by a simple football match. I find it completely crazyhe castigates. I think there could have been one or more penalties whistled. I think as much about the contact with Hojbjerg as the one with Haraldsson. I find that both cases could have resulted in a penalty, but in both cases it is far from indisputable. Both cases could have gone either way. It’s mainly the frustration of the scenario that speaks, and it’s clearly regrettable”he responds to Patrick, between understanding and reminder of the limits not to be crossed.
For his part, Clément rather seeks to find solutions to the problem highlighted by his friend:
“Refereeing is truly a difficult role and, as such,
It would be really good if the sound system was put in place. We should also invite the referees to come and explain decisions that are debated at the end of the match to the microphones of the journalists. I find that this can only bring positive things and much less tension regarding their work”he recommends for the final words.
