In the aftermath of OM's victory over Lorient (4-0) and pending PSG matches against Lens, Lyon in Rennes and Lille against Toulouse this Sunday, AS Monaco did what is necessary to keep its place at the top of the Ligue 1. classification. On the move this Saturday evening on the side of Auxerre, the men of Adi Hütter were in extremis (1-2).
Faced with Burgundians who remained on two losses in the ranking in the league, the Monegasques knew that they should be vigilant and not be surprised. They are also the ones who took the game on their own with an almost one -way period, but with a very low offensive success.
Only one shot on seven attempts despite a 75%ball possession. But while the break was going to be whistled, Takumi Minamino appeared to send the ball to the bottom of the nets (0-1, 45th+2). Opening of the logic score, but a big cold stroke in the stands of Father-Deschamps.
Monaco goes up, Auxerre remains stuck
After twenty-five minutes of play in the second half, Auxerre experienced a new blow with the second yellow released against Joshua Casimir, in fact expelled (69th). And yet … It was at this point that a little hope arose for the locals who equalized on a CSC of Mohammed salisu who diverted an opposing center in his own nets (1-1, 73rd).
The joy will be short-lived enough for the AJA which will take a second goal at the very end of the match, a work of a George Ilenikhena entered less than ten minutes earlier (1-2, 89th). This victory allows Monaco to temporarily go back to third place in the ranking, while aterre remains blocked in fifteenth place.
