Mason Greenwood’s late penalty secured a 2-1 victory for Marseille against Monaco, ending a long wait for a home win and moving them up to second place in Ligue 1.
The atmosphere at the Vélodrome was tense as Marseille struggled in the first half. Fans were frustrated after a lackluster performance. Early on, Eliesse Ben Seghir had a chance to score but missed, shooting directly at the Marseille goalkeeper, Geronimo Rulli.
Monaco took advantage of Marseille’s mistakes. They scored first after a poor pass from Valentin Rongier. Aleksandr Golovin finished the play, putting Monaco ahead with a goal at the back post.
However, Marseille responded quickly in the second half. Luis Henrique equalized after another mistake, this time from Mohammed Salisu. Salisu’s misjudgment allowed Neal Maupay to assist Henrique, who headed the ball into an empty net.
Monaco had a chance to regain the lead when Denis Zakaria came close, but Marseille’s pressure continued. Mason Greenwood had a long-range shot that tested Monaco’s goalkeeper, Radoslaw Majecki, but it wasn’t enough to change the score.
As the match neared its end, Monaco’s Christian Mawissa handled the ball in the box. Greenwood, who had been quiet throughout the game, stepped up to take the penalty. He scored, giving Marseille a crucial win and their second home victory of the season.
This win allowed Marseille to leapfrog Monaco into second place in Ligue 1, although they are only ahead on goal difference. The match showcased the resilience of Marseille, who turned their performance around in the second half to secure the victory.
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