Wahi converts late penalty as Nice snatch point at the Vélodrome | OneFootball

Marseille 1-1 Nice at the Vélodrome, with Elye Wahi's late spot-kick denying the hosts and keeping them sixth in Ligue 1.

In the 66th minute Pierre-Emile Højbjerg headed in Tochukwu Nnadi's cross to put Les Olympiens ahead.

Yehvann Diouf kept Les Aiglons alive with five saves as the visitors weathered long spells of pressure.

After the interval, Sofiane Diop's introduction lifted Les Aiglons and Elye Wahi saw a close-range header blocked (68.).

A penalty was awarded after a foul by Tadjidine Mmadi on Jonathan Clauss. Wahi converted from the spot (88.).

Gerónimo Rulli even went up for a late corner and headed wide in the eighth minute of second half stoppage time as Les Phocéens chased a winner.

Les Olympiens registered 24 attempts and 68.6% possession. Les Aiglons managed five attempts, with Diouf finishing on five saves.

Les Aiglons remain 15th. Next, Les Olympiens visit Nantes, while Les Aiglons host Lens.