Marseille Survive In Second Position

Marseille Survive In Second Position

  A goalless draw at the headquarters of Olympique Marseille Lille enough to survive in second French Ligue 1 on Sunday (14/4) evening ... 11:45

 

A goalless draw at the headquarters of Olympique Marseille Lille enough to survive in second French Ligue 1 on Sunday (14/4) evening local time.

Marseille position now within nine points of the Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the standings. However, should not be overlooked that Marseille Olympique Lyon back to victory after three defeats in a row. Thanks to the rising Lyon win it again into third with two points from Marseille.

Marseille should be grateful for the excellent form goalkeeper Steve Mandanda who repeatedly saves from being broken. If it was not Mandanda, perhaps Lille repeated the success of the 5-0 win over Lorient in the previous week. Lille dominated the game with 61 percent versus 38 percent and 16 pack-kick towards goal.

Mandanda rescue appeared in the 20th minute when Salomon Kalou's header hold that welcomes Djibril Sidibe's cross from the right wing. Similarly, Dimitri Payet two opportunities, one of them after the player with a canny pass through Alaixys Romao.

Opportunities Marseille Andre-Pierre Gignac obtained through a long-range shot that could force Steeve Elana alert. As well as the hard work of Andre Ayew in the middle of the first half.

Mandanda again appeared in front after Kalou prevent curling lodged in the net in the 65th minute. Mandanda brilliance unbroken until the rest of the game, such as addressing threats Lucas Mendes and Payet free kick.

One further point to hold Lille ranked sixth in the standings with the acquisition of 53 points in 32 games.