Joao Pedro's Penalty Saves Brighton From Defeat Against Marseille

Brightin & Hive Albion player Joao Pedro (center) celebrates a goal that saved his team's defeat. (Twitter @OfficialBHAFC)

JAKARTA - Brighton and Hove Albion finally won points in the Europa League match. Brighton also escaped defeat after a 2-2 draw against Olympique Marseille in Group B at the Velodrome Stadium, Friday, October 6 in the morning WIB.

Brighton still has no experience in European competitions. Moreover, this is their first appearance so that Seagulls have difficulty dealing with their opponents. The result was disappointing. In the first match, Brighton lost to AEK Athletes 3-2.

In the second match when they visited Marseille's headquarters, they also immediately conceded two goals. Luckily, Brighton was able to rise and avoid defeat. They finally won points in the Europa League.

However, Brighton still occupies the bottom of the standings in Group B. Athletes topped the spot after drawing 1-1 against Ajax Amsterdam. Followed by Marseille, who had two points because they drew twice. Their points are the same as Ajax, but Marseille are ahead on goal difference.

In the duel against Brighton at home, Marseille actually started well. The hosts opened the scoring through Chancel Mbemba in the 18th minute. A goal came after Mbemba met Jonathan Clauss' pass.

The goal made Marseille players even more excited to pressure Roberto De Zerbi's troops. It is proven that only one minute later, they have added goals.

This time, it was Jordan Veretout's turn to break into Brighton's goal after Amine Harit, who provided assists, took advantage of the mistakes of defender Lewis Dunk.

Left 2-0, Brighton tried to get up. Striker Danny Welbeck had the chance to reduce the lag in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, the former Manchester United striker's shot still bounced over the crossbar.

Brighton opened the door again when forward Ansu Fati almost broke into the host's goal. However, the header of this Barcelona loan player was saved by goalkeeper Pau Lopez. The advantage of two goals for Marseille lasted until the first 45 minutes.

In the second half, Brighton tried to play more aggressively. Their attack had rocked Les Olympiens' defense.

As a result, Brighton made it smaller when Pascal Gross managed to break into the opponent's goal after welcomingminya Mitoma's pass in the 54th minute.

The goal seems to be Brighton's encouragement. They are getting tougher to put pressure on the hosts. Their efforts were not in vain.

Just two minutes before normal time, Brighton got a golden opportunity after being awarded a penalty in the 88th minute. Penalty was awarded following a foul on defender Tariq Lamptey in the forbidden box.

Joao Pedro, who came in to replace Fati, successfully completed the execution. The score changed to 2-2 and lasted until the end of the match.