MARSEILLE-STRASBOURG. OM have been leading against Strasbourg thanks to their Brazilian Gerson since the first half. However, Sampaoli’s men are now third, the fault of a second goal from Monaco against Lens.
22:29 – Exceptional stop by Sels
Incredible reflex from the Strasbourg goalkeeper, who repels a deflected shot from Amine Harit!
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22:24 – The intensity is back down
Since the interruption because of the smoke bombs, the two teams have not been able to restart the game. For the moment, OM are still leading 1-0 against Strasbourg.
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22:19 – OM lose second place
On the Lens side, Monaco took the lead thanks to Ben Yedder. OM fell one place and are currently third.
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22:17 – Resumption of the game
After a five-minute break, play resumes at the Stade Vélodrome. The free kick for OM gave nothing.
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22:10 – The game interrupted because of the smoke bombs
As OM were about to take a free kick in the Strasbourg camp, the match referee interrupted the match because the visibility did not allow the match between OM and Strasbourg to continue.
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22:07 – What a Gameiro miss
It was hot in front of the goals of OM! The ball falls back into the feet of the Strasbourg striker who completely unscrews his shot in the penalty area.
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22:05 – First corner for Racing
Strasbourg came back strong in this second half and obtained a corner which was unsuccessful.
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22:03 – Start of the 2nd period
The 2nd half starts between Olympique Marseille and RC Strasbourg, in Marseille, where Stephanie Frappart signals the kick-off. The reminder of the score: 1-0.
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22:03 – Gerson’s full season
After a complicated first part of the season, the Brazilian is truly the man for this end of the season for OM. With his achievement against Strasbourg, Gerson has just scored his 10th goal of the season and delivered 8 assists.
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21:58 – Harit’s first reaction
Author of a big chance at the very start of the match, the OM player stopped at the microphone of Canal Plus Décalé to deliver his analysis of the first half: “I think we are having a first half Full time offensively and defensively, I could have scored, we have to continue and stay in place against this Strasbourg team.”
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9:54 p.m. – Ideal evening for OM
OM are 45 minutes away from direct qualification for the Champions League. The Phocaeans lead 1-0 at half-time while Monaco is held in check at Lens (1-1).
⏱ 45’ | #OMRCSA 1️⃣-0️⃣
It’s halftime! The Olympians lead in the score at the break! ????
There are still 45 minutes to go!
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21:49 – Half-time is whistled in Marseille
After this first act, possession of the ball is largely to the advantage of Olympique Marseille (68% against 32% for RC Strasbourg), which leads to the score (1-0). However, the two teams created as many opportunities in front of goal with 2 shots on target each.
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21:44 – 4 minutes added time
Following Lucas Perrin’s injury, the linesman decided to add four more minutes to finish this first half between OM and Strasbourg.
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21:41 – Strasbourg no longer sees the ball
Since the opener, the Alsatians no longer manage to be dangerous a few minutes from the end of the first half.
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21:37 – Monaco equalize
Meanwhile, AS Monaco came back to score in their shock against Lens. However, OM are still second in the standings of the Ligue 1.
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21:33 – OM are second provisionally
More than ever, OM are in second place in the Ligue 1 standings. In two minutes, Monaco conceded the opener while Gerson delivered a whole stadium thanks to a magnificent shot from the left.
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21:31 – Opening of the score for Olympique Marseille (1-0)!
Olympique Marseille opened the scoring in the 32nd minute of play in this 1st half. And it was Gerson who scored that first goal! 1 to 0 in this OM – Strasbourg at the Orange Vélodrome.
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21:27 – Long possession streak for OM
Jorge Sampaoli’s men have regained control of the ball for a few minutes, without however being dangerous.
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21:21 – Huge opportunity for Gameiro
Fright at the Vélodrome stadium! Launched in depth, Caci sends a millimeter center towards Gameiro who crosses his shot too much. Still 0-0 between OM and Strasbourg.
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9:20 p.m. – OM are hampered by Strasbourg
For ten minutes, the Marseillais can no longer find the attackers, the fault of a big pressure from the block of the Alsatians.
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21:15 – First opportunity for Strasbourg
Thomasson is found at the reception of a center. His header is on target but Mandanda captures the ball without danger.
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21:11 – Meanwhile..
In its race for Europe, OM also looks at the results of its direct competitors. Good news for them since Rennes conceded the opener to Lille.
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21:10 – Massive Salts stop
Guendouzi sends a nice shot to the ground but the Strasbourg goalkeeper pushes the ball away! Big start to the match for OM.
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21:02 – First hot situation for OM
Nice recovery from Gerson, who throws Ünder. His center finds Rongier, who does not fit his shot.
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21:00 – Let’s go to Marseille!
The match is launched in Marseille, where the referee whistles the kick-off of OM – Strasbourg.
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