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But Marseille equalized in the 20th when central defender Chancel Mbemba collected Geoffrey Kondogbia’s pass and his fine curling shot from the edge of the penalty area hit the left post and rolled in.

Chancel Mbemba headed Masuaku's cross over the target, and the Leopards needed Mpasi to react smartly when Hamdi Fathi's clever flick allowed Zizo to accurately fire in a fierce shot from a tight angle.

Two goals in as many first-half minutes gave them a mountain to climb as former Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba swept in before Jordan Veretout took advantage of a mistake by Brighton captain Lewis Dunk to add a second moments later.

Before he could say another word, men from each corner of the chancel hooted and howled.

Center back Chancel Mbemba was the rock in Marseille’s defense and Geoffrey Kondogbia’s arrival from Atletico Madrid boosts a solid midfield already boasting France midfielders Jordan Veretout and Matteo Guendouzi.