Résumé:
AS Monaco manages to secure a draw against Nantes despite being behind in the first half of the match.
Histoire complète :
Ligue 1: AS Monaco manages to secure a draw against Nantes after being behind. In a thrilling encounter where Monaco was trailing 2-0, the team fought back to equalize and secure a draw against FC Nantes (2-2). Despite both teams having their fair share of chances, Adi Hütter’s men leave with a point, bringing their total to 31 points for the first half of the season.
From the start, AS Monaco seemed determined to impose their rhythm. However, they struggled to create clear goal-scoring opportunities against Nantes’ solid defense. On the other hand, Nantes took advantage of Monaco’s timidity and struck 12 minutes into the game, with Matthis Abline opening the scoring. Despite a few attempts from both sides, Monaco failed to trouble Nantes’ goalkeeper, Anthony Lopes. Nantes came close to doubling their lead when Johann Lepenant’s powerful shot was deflected just wide of Monaco’s goal.
After the halftime break, the situation seemed to be getting more complicated for AS Monaco. Nantes quickly struck again in the 47th minute, with Kelvin Amian scoring from Sorba Thomas’ perfect cross. However, Monaco quickly reacted, and Breel Embolo reduced the deficit with a superb strike in the 52nd minute. Mohamed Salisu then equalized for Monaco in the 59th minute, capitalizing on a corner from Lamine Camara.
The match became intense, with chances for both teams. Nicolas Pallois made a heroic goal-line clearance to deny Embolo a second goal in the 81st minute. In the end, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving Monaco with mixed feelings as they let slip a victory that seemed within reach.
Despite the disappointment, the draw allows Monaco to remain in the top half of the table. Adi Hütter expressed his dissatisfaction with the result, emphasizing Monaco’s need to perform better, even in challenging circumstances. He also highlighted the importance of starting matches strongly and protecting the players in a crowded schedule.
Overall, Monaco is determined to turn their recent results around, knowing that their focus should be on the end of the season rather than present difficulties.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
