OM complicated their end of the season by losing to Monaco two goals to one on the 28th day. Habib Beye’s men fall from the podium and see their opponent of the evening come back to equality in points. Considering recent dynamics of both teams, a sharp Monaco and a struggling OM were expected. However, during the first half, the Marseillais were the most enterprising (even creating two big chances in the 11th and 35th minute) while Monaco seemed timid and blocked. At halftime, OM had the advantage in points but the score was still tied.
Monaco punishes… Points don’t matter in football, unlike goals. If Marseille couldn’t capitalize on their good first half, ASM did so after their strong start to the second half. Akliouche fixed Mendy at the right angle of the Marseille surface, found Teze absolutely alone on the other side, who took his time to center on Golovin who finished at six meters. (59′) OM tried to react, created several situations, but on an anonymous long ball from Hreich, Pavard missed his clearance, which launched Balogun. The American striker started from his own half, outpaced Egan-Riley, and finished with a beautifully executed chip shot. In fifteen minutes, Monaco sealed the match. 75′ Monaco 2-0 OM.
Gouiri found a solo goal to reduce the score to two goals to one (85′). Medina and Aubameyang had two huge chances to equalize in the final minutes but when it doesn’t want to… Final score: ASM 2-1 OM.
