Thanks to Golovin, the Monegasques overthrow the Messins

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By: Manu Tournoux

Thanks to Golovin, the Monegasques overthrow the Messins

AS Monaco continues and does not let go of the head of the ranking. This Sunday afternoon, for the 9th day of Ligue 1, the Principality club won with a score of 2 goals to 1 against FC Metz. Trailing from the start of the game, Adi HĂĽtter’s men turned the game around thanks to a double from Aleksandr Golovin.

Thanks to this third consecutive success in the championship, the Monegasques return to the top of the standings with 20 points ahead of OGC Nice and Paris Saint-Germain. A valuable victory in front of his home crowd before heading to Lille the next day.

For its part, FC Metz is not emerging from its negative spiral. LászlĂł Bölöni’s players are on a series of 4 consecutive defeats in Ligue 1. The Messins are in the red zone in 15th place with a total of 8 points.

Lamine Camara surprises his world

Not at all favorites of this meeting, FC Metz nevertheless started this part in the greatest of relaxation. From the start of the game, Metz surprised thanks to a sublime goal from elsewhere from Lamine Camara (1-0.4th). A perfectly well-measured shot from 57 meters which lobbed Philipp Kohn.

Throughout the first act, the FCM resisted or even dominated its subject against a Monegasque team which struggled to make a difference and to be sharp technically and in the last meters of the opponent.

Aleksandr Golovin guides ASM to victory

In difficulty for a good part of the first period, AS Monaco finally ended up breaking the opposition’s barrier just before the break thanks to a nice goal from its attacking midfielder Aleksandr Golovin (1-1.42). A sublime shot 30 meters from the cage of Alexandre Oukidja which came to lodge in the left corner of the Algerian goalkeeper.

A few minutes after the break, the confident Russian international was back on track. The number 17 took charge of a free kick, slightly on the right side to swing the match. A powerful mid-height shot which left the opposing goalkeeper no chance (2-1, 55th).

The 27-year-old, who is one of the playing masters of this Monegasque team, brings his total to 4 goals this season in the league. Outstanding !

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.