Summary:
AS Monaco suffered a bitter defeat against PSG in a match filled with hope as they fought back from behind but ultimately lost 2-4.
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Monaco suffered a bitter defeat against PSG in a Ligue 1 match held at Stade Louis-II. The first half saw PSG dominate the game, but Monaco made a comeback in the second half. Despite their efforts, Monaco lost 2-4 in the final minutes to a PSG team that displayed clinical finishing. The match was attended by Prince Albert II and President Dmitri Rybolovlev.
PSG started strongly, putting pressure on Monaco from the beginning. Monaco’s goalkeeper, Philippe Köhn, made impressive saves to keep PSG at bay. However, in the 22nd minute, an unfortunate collision between Wilfried Singo and Gianluigi Donnarumma left the goalkeeper with a serious facial injury and forced him to leave the field. The incident was not penalized by the referee, causing controversy.
After Donnarumma’s early exit, PSG continued to dominate the game and took the lead in the 24th minute through a goal from Désiré Doué. Monaco struggled defensively but managed to equalize in the 53rd minute with a penalty converted by Eliesse Ben Seghir. They then took the lead in the 60th minute with a fantastic header from Breel Embolo.
However, PSG quickly responded with a goal from Ousmane Dembélé in the 64th minute, and Gonçalo Ramos sealed the victory with a header in the 83rd minute. Dembélé scored his second goal in the 97th minute to make it 2-4 for PSG. Despite the loss, Monaco showed resilience and competitiveness throughout the match.
Controversial refereeing decisions, including the non-sanctioning of dangerous tackles, added further frustration for Monaco. The defeat leaves PSG firmly at the top of the Ligue 1 table, 10 points ahead of Monaco, who remain in third place. Monaco’s coach, Adi Hütter, praised his team’s efforts and acknowledged the need to improve defensively in big matches.
The next fixture for Monaco will be in the Coupe de France against Union Saint-Jean, where they hope to end the year on a high note. Despite the disappointment of the loss, Monaco has shown that they can compete with the top teams in France and have the potential to challenge for higher positions in the league.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
