AS Monaco FC vs. Olympique de Marseille (13.11.2022)

In a high-stakes Ligue 1 match on November 13, 2022, AS Monaco FC faced off against Olympique de Marseille, resulting in an exhilarating encounter filled with goals, tactical substitutions, and moments of tension that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

The scoring was opened by Marseille's A. Sánchez in the 35th minute with a well-placed shot that rippled the back of the net. However, the joy for the visitors was short-lived as Monaco clawed back into the game at the stroke of halftime with a penalty expertly converted by W. Ben Yedder.

The second half saw both teams pushing for dominance. Marseille made an early substitution in the 62nd minute, bringing on A. Harit to inject fresh energy into their play. Monaco responded with a goal from K. Volland in the 72nd minute, turning the match in their favor as they took the lead.

Marseille was quick to shuffle their pack with double substitutions in the 73rd minute, introducing J. Clauss and M. Guendouzi, hoping to regain control. This was followed by Alexis Sánchez being shown a yellow card in the 78th minute, adding to the mounting pressure.

Monaco's W. Ben Yedder was then substituted out in the same minute, likely for tactical reasons to maintain their narrow lead. Breel Embolo of Monaco and Axel Disasi were also booked with yellow cards in the 82nd and 85th minutes respectively, as the match intensified.

Marseille made a fourth substitution by bringing on V. Rongier in the 82nd minute and then a fifth substitution with S. Gigot entering the fray in the 83rd minute. Their changes paid dividends almost immediately when J. Veretout found the net in the 83rd minute, swinging the momentum back in Marseille's favor.

Monaco made two more substitutions in stoppage time, replacing K. Volland and introducing K. Diatta, alongside Youssouf Fofana, who received a yellow card in the dying moments of the match. But the last-minute adjustments could not prevent S. Kolašinac from scoring for Marseille in the 90+8th minute, sealing the deal for the visitors.

The final whistle confirmed a memorable victory for Olympique de Marseille, who left the pitch with three critical points and bragging rights after a thrilling battle at AS Monaco's home ground.

Lineup AS Monaco FC

Lineup Olympique de Marseille

Substitutes AS Monaco FC

Substitutes Olympique de Marseille

AS Monaco FC

They are nicknamed Les Monégasques or Les Rouges et Blancs (the red and white). It's not hard to guess that the club colours are red and white, which is represented both on the home jersey and in the emblem. They play at the Stade Louis II, which has a capacity of 18,523 seats. Since 2011, the owner is Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, who lives in Monaco.

Olympique de Marseille

They are nicknamed Les Phocéens or Les Olympiens and their club colours are blue and white. They play their home games at the Stade Vélodrome, which is now called the Orange Vélodrome for sponsorship reasons. This stadium has a capacity of 65 252 seats.

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