OM-TOTTENHAM. After a committed match, the Olympians missed the boat and lost against Spurs (1-2) which made them leave the Champions League.
23:20 – The summary of the match
OM are eliminated from the Champions League and finish last in Group D after their cruel defeat against Spurs (1-2). The Marseillais started the meeting with a knife between their teeth and put all the ingredients to take with them a boiling Vélodrome. From the first minutes, the physiognomy of the first act took shape. OM have possession and outrageously dominate Spurs curled up in their last 30 meters. And despite Bailly’s new injury at the start of the match, the Olympians did not slow down. Alexis Sanchez gets the first two chances but Hugo Lloris begins his festival of stops. Shortly before the half hour mark, Heug-Min Son was hit by Mbemba and had to give up his place because he was too stunned to continue. Yves Bissouma replaced him and Marseille’s domination intensified and materialized in added time in the first act on an exceptional whim from Chancel Mbemba in all the shots of the first period (45th + 2). But at the start of the second period, the Marseillais had to deal with transformed opponents. Less than ten minutes after the resumption, Clément Lenglet rises the highest on a free kick from Perisic (54th). After this equaliser, Antonio Conte’s men returned to defensive mode. They curled up but the Marseillais lacked a little more juice compared to the first period and the disciplined defense of the Spurs was enough to contain the timid OM assaults. But by dint of attacking, the Olympians left spaces well exploited by the Spurs. Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg was very close to killing the suspense definitively but the bar of Pau Lopez rejects the attempt of the Dane. And while the signs seemed to accumulate in favor of OM, Sead Kolasinac had the opportunity to send his team to the round of 16 but the Bosnian’s header fled the target when the goal was open. And this miss will certainly run through his head for a long time since Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg will once again receive an amount but this time the post will be favorable to him and the Dane will come to deprive the Marseillais of a transfer to the Europa League (90th + 5). Because of this goal in the last seconds, the men of Tudor say goodbye to all European competitions.
23:05 – The double penalty for OM
Because of this late goal from Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg in this OM – Tottenham, the Marseillais are eliminated from all European competitions while a draw would have assured them of a transfer to the Europa League. The evening is extremely cruel for the Phocaeans.
22:59 – Szymon Marciniak whistles the end of the match at Orange Vélodrome (1-2)
Tottenham Hotspur FC today inflicted a real lesson in efficiency on their opponent. During this match, Olympique Marseille thus posted the best statistics in terms of possession of the ball (61% – 39%) and number of shots on target (4 against 3) but nevertheless lost on the score of 1. -2.
22:58 – Pierre Hojbjerg scores another goal for Tottenham Hotspur FC (1-2)!
Pierre Hojbjerg has just found the fault and restores the advantage to Tottenham Hotspur FC in the 90th minute of play! This OM – Tottenham starts again on new bases at the Orange Vélodrome: here we are at 1 to 2 in this 2nd half.
22:56 – Lucas gives up his place
The Spurs are making a final change in this OM – Tottenham with the entry of Bryan Gil in place of Lucas Moura.
22:54 – Four minutes of added time
The Marseillais have only four minutes left in this OM – Tottenham to snatch a qualification in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
22:50 – What an opportunity for Kolasinac
On a caviar from Ünder, Sead Kolasinac is alone at second and post but misses his header when the goal seemed open. What an opportunity in this OM – Tottenham.
22:48 – More changes
After the last change of Igor Tudor in this OM – Tottenham, Antonio Conte also makes a replacement with the entry of Skipp in place of Bentancur.
22:47 – Suarez enters
Luis Suarez returns to this OM – Tottenham and replaces Valentin Rongier. Igor Tudor is going all out.
22:46 – What an opportunity for Sanchez
What an end to OM – Tottenham! Alexis Sanchez circles his vis-a-vis in the penalty area and shoots but Perisic saves Spurs.
22:46 – What a tackle from Mbemba
What a monstrous defensive gesture from Chancel Mbemba! The Congolese throws himself at the feet of Harry Kane who was about to challenge Pau Lopez.
22:44 – The bar saves OM
A sign in this OM – Tottenham? Hojbjerg shoots into the penalty area but the ball from the Franco-Danish bounces off the bar.
22:42 – Bentancur seems touched
The Spurs midfielder appears hit behind the thigh and goes to the ground in the center circle. The Uruguayan gets up and resumes, for the moment, his place.
22:40 – Balerdi takes a yellow
The Argentinian defender is warned in this OM – Tottenham after having deliberately shouldered Emerson.
22:38 – Ünder already signifies itself
After a good shift towards Ünder, the Turk transplanted in the axis and rolled up but Lloris seized the leather without problem.
22:37 – Triple change for OM
Igor Tudor is making his first three changes to OM – Tottenham with the entries of Kolasinac, Kaboré and Ünder in place of Gigot, Clauss and Veretout.
22:36 – Harry Kane remains on the ground
Jumping, Chancel Mbemba hits Harry Kane who is struggling to get up in this OM – Tottenham.
22:33 – Sanchez has cramps
The Chilean striker, who runs a lot in this OM – Tottenham, is suffering from cramps and stretches.
22:28 – Kane scores but it’s disallowed
Harry Kane thought he would give Spurs the advantage in this OM – Tottenham but following Lucas’ header, the English striker left too soon.
22:26 – What an opportunity for Spurs
The Marseillais leave spaces in this OM – Tottenham and Harry Kane was not far from taking advantage of it. Fortunately for the Phocaeans, the Englishman fails to adjust his control.
22:24 – Spurs curl up again
As in the first period in this OM – Tottenham, the Spurs find themselves cornered again and let the Marseillais come close to their penalty area.
22:22 – Harit’s cannon shot
Amine Harit takes his chance from very far and Hugo Lloris flies away because the shot from the Moroccan was powerful and dangerous. It ends its race just above the bar.
22:22 – Lloris grabs the ball
Jordan Veretout takes his chance directly on an off-center set piece but Hugo Lloris seizes the ball without the slightest difficulty.