Marseille beat Benfica on penalties to secure semi-final spot in Europa League

Marseille beat Benfica on penalties to secure semi-final spot in Europa League

Marseille defeated Benfica 4-2 on penalties, after the sides were deadlocked 2-2 on aggregate, and go on to face Atalanta in the semi-finals of the Europa League

The hosts dominated the match, which they went into with a 2-1 deficit, but for much of the game it appeared they might be held out by the stout Benfica defence and goalkeeping of Anatolii Trubin.

This was until substitute Faris Moumbagna headed home a cross from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 10 minutes from time.

After a pulsating 90 minutes, extra time was a more measured affair with both sides out on their feet by the end of the 120 minutes.

Angel Di Maria missed the opening spot kick shooting against the right post, then after five perfect kicks, Antonio Silva saw his shot saved by Pau Lopez diving to his right and Luis Henrique then scored to send l’OM into the last four.

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