Olympique de Marseille can breathe. Because despite two goals in advance at the hour mark, the Ciel et Blanc suffered a thousand ailments at the end of the match and the victory finally won on the pitch of Union Saint-Gilloise (2-3) had everything of a miracle.
And if Geronimo Rulli, thanks to his incredible save on a header from Promise David in added time, took on the role of savior, the hero of this victory, apart from Mason Greenwood, author of a double, is the revealer of the offsides.
Twice, technology has indeed saved OM. A first time on a goal from Leonardo Balerdi caused by Kevin Mac Allister. On the image provided by the video assistance and broadcast on the air, we can clearly see that Emerson’s arm seemed to cover Kevin Mac Allister. But according to the regulations, only the parts of the body with which a player is allowed to play the ball must be taken into account when judging an offside position. However, Emerson’s shoulder is finally behind the tip of the defender’s heel.
Marseille supporters are crying theft and scandal…
Then, a few minutes later, this time it was Promise David who thought he had equalized. While according to live images and even replays, the young Canadian striker appeared to be covered by the Olympian rearguard, he was ultimately also flagged offside for a piece of kneecap and a broken shoulder.
This double offside took on the appearance of a miracle for OM. Even theft and scandal according to many Marseille supporters.
