Samardzic’s Stoppage-Time Goal Secures Historic Win for Atalanta in Marseille
Atalanta claimed a 1-0 away victory against Olympique Marseille in the Champions League group stage at Stade Velodrome. This result marked Atalanta’s first-ever win on their fifth visit to France.
Match Summary
Atalanta broke their run of disappointing away performances by defeating Marseille in a tightly contested match. Early on, Nikola Krstovic earned a penalty after being fouled by goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli. Yet, Rulli redeemed himself by saving Charles De Ketelaere’s spot-kick, while Krstovic missed the rebound from close range.
Before halftime, Marseille’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tested Atalanta's defense with a strong attempt, requiring a sharp save to keep the score level.
Second Half Highlights
After the break, Atalanta kept pressuring and Ademola Lookman scored, but it was disallowed for offside. As the game appeared to be heading for a draw, Lazar Samardzic struck a magnificent long-range shot in stoppage time, delivering a deserved victory for Atalanta.
“Late win for Atalanta in Marseille ⏰”
Key Facts
- Final score: Olympique Marseille 0-1 Atalanta
- Match location: Stade Velodrome, Marseille
- Samardzic scored the winning goal from long range in stoppage time
- This was Atalanta’s first win during five trips to France in European competition
Summary: Atalanta ended a frustrating away streak with a dramatic stoppage-time goal by Samardzic, securing their first Champions League win in France.