In a dramatic encounter at the Groupama Stadium, Marseille snatched a 95th-minute victory over Lyon, winning 2-1 in a Ligue 1 clash that will be remembered for its intensity and late heroics. Despite playing with 10 men for much of the match after Leonardo Balerdi was sent off early in the first half, Marseille showed resilience and determination to secure all three points in an emotionally charged contest.
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The match started on a controversial note, as Balerdi was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge in just the 15th minute, leaving Marseille to play with a numerical disadvantage for the majority of the game. Lyon, capitalizing on their extra man, took control of possession and applied relentless pressure. Their efforts were rewarded in the 30th minute when Alexandre Lacazette opened the scoring, converting a low cross from Rayan Cherki to give Lyon a 1-0 lead.
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Marseille, however, refused to back down. Just before halftime, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalized with a header from a well-delivered set-piece, keeping his team in the fight. The second half saw Lyon continue to dominate possession, but Marseille’s defense held firm, with goalkeeper Pau López making several crucial saves to keep the game level.
As the match entered stoppage time, it seemed destined to end in a draw. However, Marseille had other plans. In the 95th minute, a counterattack saw Vitinha latch onto a long ball and fire home a stunning goal past Lyon’s Anthony Lopes, sparking wild celebrations from the visiting team and their fans.
Marseille’s victory keeps them in the race for European qualification, while Lyon’s frustrating season continues, leaving them further adrift from their top-five ambitions.
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