Quentin Lecointe, Media365, published on Saturday December 14, 2024 at 7:28 p.m.
After leading the score for a long time, Marseille was finally joined by Lille at the end of the match (1-1).
Positioned at the top of the Ligue 1 standings, Marseille and Lille proved that they deserved their position after delivering a great match this Saturday at the Orange Vélodrome. In a breathtaking first period, LOSC quickly put the Olympian defense under pressure with several dangerous situations. David notably had a big opportunity to open the scoring, but Rulli intervened perfectly at the Canadian's feet following a long ball from deep (11th). Not very dangerous until then, Roberto De Zerbi's men showed realism by realizing their first opportunity of the match. On an action initiated on the right side, Luis Henrique launched Rabiot in depth who took the time to shift Merlin. With a head start on the opposing defense, the Marseille full-back was able to control, before eliminating Diakité and scoring his first goal in the colors of OM with a placed shot (16th). Thanks in particular to excellent pressing, Lille remained threatening in this first act. Launched on the edge of offside, Zhegrova had the equalizing ball, but the Kosovar missed the target with his lofted shot (35th).
Diakité delivers Lille
If the second period was less rhythmic, it was not boring. The Olympians were not far from making the break, but Maupay's attempt from a tight angle hit Chevalier's post after a poorly executed back pass by Gudmundsson (56th). Author of a solid performance, Rulli was vigilant by making a good save to avoid a goal against his camp to Balerdi, author of a tackle towards his goal (79th). After pushing for a long time in this match, Bruno Genesio's men were finally rewarded for their efforts thanks to a lobbed header from Diakité upon receiving a free kick hit by Cabella (87th). In an electric end to the match with numerous clashes, Lirola was logically sent off after a dangerous tackle on André Gomes (90th +5). This draw ultimately does not do anyone's business in the standings. Paris, Monaco or Lyon could benefit from it this weekend.
