Keyliane Abdallah’s late goal lifts Marseille past Lens 2-1

Abdallah’s 82nd-minute goal gives Marseille a 2-1 win

Marseille beat Lens 2-1 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with Keyliane Abdallah’s 82nd-minute goal deciding a match that had been level since half-time. The result made Marseille the more efficient side despite Lens recording more shots on goal.

Three goals shaped the contest

Amine Gouiri opened the scoring for Marseille in the 2nd minute, making it 0-1. Lens responded in the 20th minute when Florian Thauvin scored from Florian Sotoca’s assist to level the match at 1-1.

The decisive moment came after Marseille changed two players in the 78th minute, bringing on Abdallah and Angel Gomes. Abdallah scored in the 82nd minute to put Marseille 2-1 ahead, and Lens could not find another equaliser. The Marseille forward played 12 minutes, registered one shot on target and matched Florian Sotoca’s 7.7 rating.

Marseille controlled possession but needed De Lange

Marseille had 59% possession, completed 546 accurate passes and attempted 16 shots, compared with Lens’s 41%, 346 accurate passes and 13 shots. However, Lens had six shots on goal to Marseille’s five, while the expected-goals figures were close at Lens 2 and Marseille 2.18.

Jeffrey De Lange was Marseille’s standout performer, earning a 7.8 rating after making five saves. Yassine Titraoui and Gouiri received yellow cards before De Lange was booked in the 90th minute. There were no red cards.

Marseille move provisionally fourth

Marseille rose from 15 points to 18 and are provisionally fourth, five points ahead of Lens on 13. Lens remain on 13 points after 10 games, with their position dependent on tie-breakers. Paris Saint Germain lead with 23 points; Marseille trail by 5 and Lens by 10.