Summary:
AS Monaco draws against Cercle Bruges in a friendly match during their pre-season preparation.
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AS Monaco played to a draw against Cercle Bruges in their second preseason friendly match at the Training Center. Both teams put on an exciting display in front of President Dmitri Rybolovlev and the club officials. Monaco, after losing 0-1 to Servette Genève in their previous match, faced their cousins from Cercle Bruges with the support of their loyal fans.
The match started with a bang as Monaco goalkeeper Yann Lienard made an impressive save in the first minute from a shot by Kazeem Olaigbe. Myron Boadu quickly responded with a goal, but it was disallowed for a foul. Shortly after, Kevin Denkey scored from a penalty, giving Cercle Bruges the lead.
Monaco didn’t take long to equalize. Aleksandr Golovin created an opportunity, and Edan Diop provided a perfect cross for Thilo Kehrer to score the equalizer. The match intensified with chances for both sides, including a dangerous free-kick by Denkey and a shot by Boadu that hit the post.
In the second half, coach Adi Hütter made several changes, allowing young talents from the Academy to showcase their skills. Bradel Kiwa, making his debut for Monaco, brought plenty of energy to the team. Despite late chances for Jordan Semedo Sarela, the score remained 1-1.
Hütter praised the team’s performance, acknowledging Cercle Bruges’ high pressing style. He considered the draw to be a fair result against a physically strong opponent. Monaco now heads to Austria for a week of intensive training before the start of the Ligue 1 season and their return to the Champions League.
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Source:
Monaco Tribune
