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It was hot in the Norwegian area. Fortunately for Monaco, Sjovold misses when hitting from close range.
Release of B. Moe
Entry by J. Gundersen
It’s break time in Norway! Without being flamboyant, the Monegasques showed realism with Balogun, decisive just before the break!
Høgh’s post! MONACO comes very close to equalizing! The Norwegian striker is perfectly served at the penalty spot. He followed it up with a shot which hit the Monegasque right post.
BALOGUUUUNNNNNNN FOR THE 1-0! MONACO FINDS THE SOLUTION! Magnificent one-two between Balogun and Akliouche. The Englishman finishes the job with a powerful shot under the bar.
Yellow card for Mr. Salisu! The central defender tackles Hogh in the center of the field.
Balogun shows annoyance but eventually calms down.
Big save from Salisu on a shot from Sjovold. Norwegian highlight.
BERG! What an opportunity for the Norwegians! Superb work from Hogh who plays all over the Monegasque right side. He serves back to Berg who hits above.
Off-balance strike from Minamino which is deflected at the last moment.
Powerful and precise cross from Ouattara for Balogun. On the back foot, the Englishman cannot reduce his header.
Yellow card for T. Kehrer, author of an anti-playing act.
AKLIOUCHE! WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY! On a good Monegasque move, Teze places the ball on Aklouche who volleys just above.
HOGH! The Norwegian striker adjusts a header on a cross from Evjen. Kohn can receive without problem.
On the corner, Kehrer imposes himself in the air but does not target his header.
Strong cross from Ouattara in front of the goal. Moe is well placed at the near post to avoid opening the score.
Good Monegasque defense against Auklend who was looking for the penalty. We play for Mr. Referee.
Superb Monegasque movement with Ouattara launching Balogun. The Englishman gives it to Akliouche, who is blocked at the last moment.
Once again dangerous center from Golovin. Haikin grabs the leather.
Good projection from Hogh who serves Berg in front of the surface. The captain triggers a blocked strike. First corner of the game for the Norwegians.
Dangerous center of Ouattare. It’s cleared at the near post by Fet.
The ASM doorman finally gets up.
Yellow card for S. Auklend! The Norwegian number 8 is found in depth. He lunges and hits Kohn. The Monegasque goalkeeper remains on the ground.
Hauge overflow on the right side. It gets an interesting twist.
Interesting first rise from Golovin who crosses in front of the goal. The Norwegian defense repels the danger.
The Monegasques kick off this game!
The two teams enter the field!
Beautiful Norwegian atmosphere in this atypical venue with 7,500 seats.
The match will be played on a synthetic turf.
For its next European Cup meeting, Monaco travels to Cyprus to face Pafos.
It is also a first between these two teams who have never faced each other until now.
Monaco remains on a setback at home against Paris FC and will be keen to raise its head.
At home, the Norwegians have not had a series of nine matches without defeat since June 2025!
AS Monaco is also looking for its first success, the princely club having been beaten by Club Bruges at the start (4-1) before stringing together two draws against Manchester City (2-2) then Tottenham (0-0).
Novice in the competition after reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League last season, the Norwegian club has not yet won (two draws and one defeat so far).
Hello and welcome to follow the match between Bodø/Glimt and AS Monaco which will be played on the synthetic pitch at the Aspmyra Stadion (kick-off at 9 p.m.).