Abdallah's Late Winner Completes Marseille Comeback After Gouiri's Early Breakthrough
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LENS 1–2 MARSEILLE
Match Report
Abdallah's Late Winner Completes Marseille Comeback After Gouiri's Early Breakthrough
Marseille secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Lens after Keyliane Abdallah scored a late winner to settle a closely contested Ligue 1 encounter.
The visitors made an excellent start when Amine Gouiri scored just two minutes after kick-off.
The early breakthrough gave Marseille an important advantage, but Lens responded before the match reached its midway point.
Former Marseille player Florian Thauvin scored in the 20th minute to bring the hosts level and restore balance to the contest.
Both sides subsequently searched for the goal that could separate them, but the decisive moment did not arrive until the closing stages.
Abdallah found the net in the 82nd minute, giving Marseille a crucial advantage and leaving Lens with little time to recover.
The late goal proved decisive as Marseille protected their lead to secure all three points.
For the visitors, the victory represents an important away result built on an early attacking contribution and a decisive finish late in the contest.
Lens will be disappointed after recovering from their early setback, only to concede again before the final whistle.
Match Report
Abdallah's Late Winner Completes Marseille Comeback After Gouiri's Early Breakthrough
Marseille secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Lens after Keyliane Abdallah scored a late winner to settle a closely contested Ligue 1 encounter.
The visitors made an excellent start when Amine Gouiri scored just two minutes after kick-off.
The early breakthrough gave Marseille an important advantage, but Lens responded before the match reached its midway point.
Former Marseille player Florian Thauvin scored in the 20th minute to bring the hosts level and restore balance to the contest.
Both sides subsequently searched for the goal that could separate them, but the decisive moment did not arrive until the closing stages.
Abdallah found the net in the 82nd minute, giving Marseille a crucial advantage and leaving Lens with little time to recover.
The late goal proved decisive as Marseille protected their lead to secure all three points.
For the visitors, the victory represents an important away result built on an early attacking contribution and a decisive finish late in the contest.
Lens will be disappointed after recovering from their early setback, only to concede again before the final whistle.