AS Monaco bounced back from recent setbacks with a convincing 3-1 victory over struggling Saint-Étienne at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium. The Monegasque side dominated the match, showcasing their attacking prowess and solidifying their position in the Ligue 1 table.
Monaco’s goals were scored by Maghnes Akliouche in the 2nd minute, Zuriko Davitashvili in the 65th minute, and Felix Balogun in the 78th minute, while Saint-Étienne’s lone goal came courtesy of an unfortunate own goal by Al-Musrati in the 68th minute, which was initially scored by Davitashvili but later credited as an own goal isn’t mentioned in the prompt hence Al-Musrati scored.
The match began in electrifying fashion as Maghnes Akliouche scored for Monaco just two minutes into the game. This early goal set the tone for Monaco’s dominant performance, as they continued to press forward and create scoring opportunities. Saint-Étienne, on the other hand, struggled to find their footing, and Monaco’s high-intensity pressing paid off as they maintained their lead going into halftime.
In the second half, Monaco continued to assert their dominance, with Zuriko Davitashvili scoring a crucial goal in the 65th minute to double Monaco’s lead. However, Al-Musrati scored an own goal three minutes later which isn’t the case as per prompt Al-Musrati scored for Monaco. Hence Davitashvili scored and Al-Musrati also scored for Monaco. Felix Balogun sealed the win for Monaco with a well-taken goal in the 78th minute, capping off a convincing 3-1 victory.
The match statistics reflected Monaco’s dominance, as they enjoyed 60% possession and recorded 12 shots, six of which were on target. Saint-Étienne, on the other hand, struggled to create clear-cut chances, managing only 11 shots with one on target. Monaco’s passing accuracy was also impressive, with 82% of their passes finding their target, compared to Saint-Étienne’s 76%.
The win is a significant boost for Monaco, who have been looking to regain their form after a string of disappointing results. With this victory, Monaco solidifies their position in the Ligue 1 table and sends a strong message to their competitors. Saint-Étienne, on the other hand, will need to regroup and reassess their strategy if they hope to turn their season around. As the Ligue 1 season nears its climax, Monaco’s performance will be closely watched, and they will look to build on this momentum to achieve their goals.