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Marseille and Rennes played out a thrilling draw in their Ligue 1 match on Saturday, with the visitors coming away with a point after Guendouzi's goal was ruled offside. The game started brightly for Marseille, who dominated possession and created several chances early on. However, they were unable to convert their opportunities into goals, with Rennes defending resolutely. In the 29th minute, Guendouzi found space on the right-hand side of the pitch and crossed the ball towards the far post. However, his header was blocked by Rennes defender Théo Hernandez, and the ball fell to Dries Mertens, who volleyed it past Rennes goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. But just as Marseille thought they had taken the lead, the officials decided that Guendouzi had been offside when he received the cross from Mertens. The French referee reviewed the play and deemed that Guendouzi had been offside before receiving the ball, which meant that the goal stood. Despite this setback, Marseille continued to push forward and create more chances in the second half. They almost went ahead again when Mertens headed wide from another cross from Guendouzi, but Rennes held firm and managed to hold onto the draw. Overall, it was a frustrating afternoon for Marseille, who failed to take full advantage of their dominance over Rennes. But despite the disappointment, they will be disappointed with the result, especially given the fact that they could have gone ahead earlier in the game. |
