**FC Lorient Hold Marseille to Draw at the Vélodrome**
FC Lorient secured a valuable point on Sunday as they held Olympique de Marseille to a 1-1 draw at the Vélodrome in Ligue 1’s 10th round. Algerian midfielder Walid Mesloub and his teammates delivered a resilient performance against the home side.
Marseille took the lead in the 21st minute when Michy Batshuayi converted a penalty, giving the hosts an early advantage. However, Lorient responded before half-time through Cameroonian striker Benjamin Moukandjo, who levelled the score in the 37th minute, ensuring the teams went into the break on even terms.
The draw marks a positive outcome for Lorient, who now sit 8th in the Ligue 1 standings with 15 points. Mesloub’s contribution in midfield helped Lorient maintain structure and composure against a strong Marseille side, highlighting the team’s growing consistency this season.
For Marseille, the result represents a missed opportunity to climb higher in the league table, while Lorient can take confidence from their performance on the road and their ability to compete against one of France’s top sides.
Lorient will now look to build on this performance as they prepare for upcoming fixtures, aiming to consolidate their position in the top half of the table.
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