Summary:
AS Monaco secures their first pre-season victory with a 3-1 win against Feyenoord, displaying a total mastery throughout the match.
Full Story:
AS Monaco achieved their first victory of the pre-season with a convincing 3-1 win against Feyenoord in Rotterdam. Throughout the match, the players from Monaco demonstrated complete control, with goals from new recruit George Ilenikhena, Guillermo Maripán, and Mohammed Salisu. In his first start, 17-year-old Ilenikhena made an impressive debut by scoring his first goal for Monaco in the 25th minute. Although he had the opportunity to score again, his shot went over the crossbar. Feyenoord quickly equalized with a goal from Luka Ivanusec in the 39th minute, but Monaco regained the lead in the second half. Maripán scored with a header from a corner in the 51st minute and then assisted Salisu in sealing the score at 3-1 in the 67th minute. Denis Zakaria and Breel Embolo also made their pre-season appearances, contributing to the team’s intensity. The upcoming friendly match against Genoa will provide another opportunity for Monaco to showcase their form before the start of the season on August 18th.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
