Unlike AS Monaco, OM’s last opponent at the Vélodrome stadium thirteen days earlier, Losc did not experience a physical decline. On the contrary, one would say, as Bruno Genesio’s players maintained constant pressure on Rulli in this poster for the 15th day of Ligue 1 played on Saturday.
This is why Diakité’s equalizer, with a lofted header cutting off a free kick from Cabella (1-1, 87th), logically rewarded the territorial domination of the Mastiffs. OM can bite their fingers for not having tightened the marking on this stopped phase. Roberto de Zerbi’s team can also blame the referee who was too lenient with the Lille striker.
Géronimo Rulli avoids a heavier score
Diakité made numerous mistakes on Maupay and only collected a yellow card (63rd). Another color would have been more consistent with the performance of the central defender, like the red justified and addressed to Lirola for a tackle on André Gomes (90th + 5). The Spanish player’s exit a few seconds before the final whistle did not penalize OM, although they were put on the right path by Merlin.
The left side, served by Rabiot, perfectly concluded a counter blitz (1-0, 17th) but this early advantage did not benefit the Marseillais who were still dependent on Rulli. The Argentinian goalkeeper’s saves kept OM in a positive series against a rather solid opponent in the Champions League. After this fourth match in a row without defeat (3 wins and a draw), the Marseillais are four points behind PSG who will host OL on Sunday evening.
