Mason Greenwood Secures Late Victory for Marseille Against Monaco

Key Highlights of the Match

Mason Greenwood delivered a crucial goal late in the game as Marseille edged past Monaco 1-0, successfully reclaiming third place in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

• Date: Sunday
• Venue: Stade Velodrome
• Final Score: Marseille 1, Monaco 0

Match Summary

The former Manchester United player clinched the match for Marseille with his 14th goal of the season, marking his 11th in the Ligue 1 campaign, just eight minutes from the final whistle.

The decisive moment unfolded shortly after Folarin Balogun’s goal was disallowed by VAR for offside. Greenwood capitalized on a pass from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, executing a swift first-time shot from inside the penalty area.

Following his goal, Greenwood received a yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration. Despite the reservation, this victory keeps Marseille five points behind league leaders Lens.

Marseille’s performance may have seemed justified based on overall play, yet Monaco held parity in terms of goal-scoring chances.

Chance Creation

Notable opportunities included:

• Early saves by Monaco’s goalkeeper, Lukas Hradecky, from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Timothy Weah.
• Aleksandr Golovin and Takumi Minamino also posed threats for Monaco.

Greenwood had two earlier misses, while Minamino made additional attempts before Igor Paixão forced another stop from Hradecky. The Marseille goalkeeper faced several challenges from Greenwood but managed to hold on.

The Turning Point

Marseille appeared on the brink of disappointment when Balogun scored, only to see his goal annulled 10 minutes from the end. However, Greenwood seized his next opportunity, putting his team ahead to secure the win.

In the final moments, George Ilenikhena had a chance to equalize for Monaco but was thwarted by Gerónimo Rulli’s decisive save.