Scamacca on target as Atalanta hold Marseille to a draw

It was honours even at the Stade Velodrome as Marseille – via a fantastic equaliser from Chancel Mbemba – recovered from going a goal down to secure a draw from their UEFA Europa League first leg tie with Liverpool’s conquerors Atalanta. Gianluca Scamacca who had given the visitors the lead with a fine drilled finish.

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Debutants Madagascar see off DR Congo on penalties

Debutants Madagascar’s fairytale at the Africa Cup of Nations continued tonight with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over DR Congo. Les Baréa were taken to extra time thanks to a 90th minute equaliser for The Leopards but the Congo failed to hold their never during the shootout.

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