Marseille and Rennes Battle to a Draw, Rennes Triumphs in Penalty Shootout
Match Summary
In a thrilling encounter at the Stade Vélodrome, Olympique Marseille and Stade Rennais played out a 1-1 draw before Rennes emerged victorious in a nail-biting penalty shootout.
First Half
Neither side could find the back of the net in a closely contested first half. Marseille dominated possession but lacked the cutting edge to break down a resolute Rennes defense.
Second Half
The deadlock was finally broken in the 57th minute when Marseille's Dieng found the target with a well-taken strike. Rennes responded admirably and equalized through Theate's header in the 75th minute.
Penalty Shootout
With the match tied after 90 minutes, the game went to a penalty shootout. Rennes proved to be the more accurate side, converting all nine of their spot-kicks. Marseille, on the other hand, missed one penalty, handing Rennes a 9-8 victory.
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