Sat Apr 19 18:30:00 UTC 2025: ## OM Edges Past Montpellier with Penalty Kick Win in Vélodrome Thriller
**Marseille, France** – Olympique de Marseille secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Montpellier HSC at the Orange Vélodrome on Saturday, fueled by a penalty conversion from Greenwood. The win, achieved in front of a boisterous home crowd, sees OM potentially reclaim second place in Ligue 1, pending other results.
Montpellier adopted a defensive 5-4-1 formation, frustrating Marseille’s attacks early on. Despite several chances, including a Greenwood shot that struck the crossbar, the first half remained scoreless. Montpellier’s Ndiaye received a yellow card for a handball in the box, resulting in a penalty for Marseille.
The breakthrough came when Garcia was fouled in the box, leading to a penalty for OM. Greenwood stepped up to calmly slot the ball past Lecomte, opening the scoring and sending the Vélodrome into a frenzy. Greenwood’s goal was his 17th in Ligue 1 this season.
The match remained tense throughout, with both sides creating opportunities. However, neither team managed to find the back of the net again, leading to a 1-0 victory for Marseille. The win is crucial for OM’s Champions League aspirations, particularly after Monaco’s draw with Strasbourg. The final result leaves Marseille in a strong position to claim second place in the league standings.
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