Balogun's Disallowed Goal Leads to Greenwood's Winner as Marseille Beat Monaco
Mason Greenwood's late strike secured Marseille a vital 1-0 home victory against Monaco. Still, the match will be remembered for American striker Folarin Balogun's frustrating evening that saw him denied by an offside decision.
Balogun endured a particularly cruel moment in the 80th minute when he thought he had given Monaco the lead. Racing onto Maghnes Akliouche's through ball, the 24-year-old striker calmly lifted his shot over Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, only to see VAR overturn the goal for offside. Just over a minute later, Greenwood punished Monaco at the opposite end with the match-winner.
Despite the disappointing result, Balogun demonstrated his quality throughout the 90 minutes. He completed the most dribbles in the match with four successful take-ons, won the most duels with seven, and was fouled more than any other player. His attacking threat was evident with 10 touches in the opposition box with three shots, including one on target. However, three offsides undermined his efforts, including one that nullified Lamine Camara's goal early in the second half.
On the opposite side, American winger Tim Weah put in a solid shift for Marseille in their crucial victory. The 25-year-old played the full 90 minutes on the left wing, recording two shots with one on target and creating three chances for teammates. Weah completed 34-of-41 passes and registered five touches in Monaco's penalty area, contributing to Marseille's attacking pressure throughout the contest.
The win was essential for Roberto De Zerbi's side, who returned to Champions League qualification spots after failing to win their previous two league matches. Marseille's home form remained exceptional, as they continued their impressive goalscoring record at Orange Velodrome. For the Americans involved, it was a tale of contrasting fortunes in a tightly contested Ligue 1 battle.
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