The recent clash between Olympique Marseille and Strasbourg Alsace on January 19, 2025, was a thrilling encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw
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. The match took place at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille, with both teams putting on a spirited performance
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Strasbourg Alsace took the lead early in the game when Emanuel Emegha scored a composed finish in the 23rd minute
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. The goal came from a brilliant through ball by Andrey Santos, which split open the Marseille defense
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. Emegha’s goal gave Strasbourg a well-deserved lead, and they managed to hold on to it for most of the first half
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However, Marseille fought back in the second half
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. Mason Greenwood equalized for the hosts with a penalty in the 68th minute
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. The penalty was awarded after Robinio Vaz was brought down in the box by Andrey Santos
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. Greenwood confidently converted the penalty, sending the home crowd into a frenzy
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Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Marseille couldn’t break through Strasbourg’s defense in the second half
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. Strasbourg had their own opportunities to retake the lead, but Emegha’s effort in the 75th minute hit the post and went out for a corner
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The match was a testament to both teams’ resilience and determination
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. Marseille, under the guidance of Roberto De Zerbi, showed their attacking prowess but were unable to secure the win
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. On the other hand, Strasbourg, led by Liam Rosenior, displayed a solid defensive performance and managed to hold on for a valuable point
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The draw leaves Marseille nine points behind Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain, while Strasbourg remains in 10th place with 24 points
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. Both teams will be looking to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures.
For more details and highlights of the match, you can watch the full game commentary on Sky Sports
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