AS Monaco draw against Strasbourg at home
Ahead of their clash with Strasbourg, AS Monaco were desperate for a good result as they had lost four of their last six games with Les Coureurs.
Although they couldn’t secure the victory, a draw was better than nothing for the home side in a game where Monaco once again failed to capitalize on their ascendancy in possession.
The game
Opening the scoring late in the first half thanks to Wissam Ben Yedder from the penalty spot was an ideal way to enter the break. But within three minutes of the restart, Strasbourg was tied, Ludovic Ajorque also scoring his free kick.
Although he had a few chances to win the three points, especially thanks to Myron Boadu who just pulled away late in the game, Monaco finally had to settle for a draw.
Kovac debriefing
The Monaco boss offered his candid assessment of the game afterwards, particularly lamenting his side conceding another kick on goal. “We were unfortunately not at the level that we displayed three days ago against Real Sociedad (2-1).
“When you lead 1-0 at half-time you have to be able to close the game and finish it with that score. But unfortunately we conceded a penalty, the sixth this season, which is too much. concentration and discipline Overall it was not enough today, but Angers is coming quickly and we will have another opportunity to do better.
“We had some great opportunities, but we lacked precision on the last stroke. I know it’s hard to aim for great success, but if you want to be a great team you have to have the will and the inclination to win every game.
Key statistics
Although they got the better of their opponents in terms of possession (59% to 41%), expected goals (1.70 to 1.01), shots (8 to 7) and created chances (6 to 5), Monaco were once again forced to regret their missed opportunities, with this latest standoff extending their winless streak in Ligue 1 to four matches.
Angers nearby
As the games follow one another, the Monegasques will now immediately focus on their difficult trip to Angers, sixth, on Wednesday, where a victory is essential to keep in touch with the Champions League qualifying places.