AS Monaco and Ben Yedder secure their place in the round of 16
AS Monaco qualified for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France by defeating the Red Star on their lawn (0-2).
The match: 0-2
Faced with a valiant Red Star team, resident of National (third division), AS Monaco provided the essential thanks to the coolness of its captain Wissam Ben Yedder (see below). Author of a double, the French international allowed his family to validate their ticket for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.
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For their entry into the competition, Niko Kovac’s men were applied and could even have won more widely with a little more realism. But Sofiane Diop found the post (52 ′), while Gelson Martins (80 ′) and Wissam Ben Yedder (84 ′), again, had the opportunity to further widen the advantage. On arrival, the Monegasques delivered a convincing performance, without conceding a goal. A good omen with the shock in the league this Wednesday evening against Stade Rennais (9 p.m.).
The player: The indispensable Wissam Ben Yedder
The club’s top scorer in the league (9 goals in 18 games), the AS Monaco striker once again distinguished himself by scoring a double. For his 100th appearance in the ASM jersey, Wissam Ben Yedder put his team on the right track by opening the scoring in the first period after eliminating two players and deceiving the vigilance of the Red Star goalkeeper with his right foot (0- 1, 32 ′).
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Returning from the locker room, the former Sevilla FC striker struck again, scoring on a perfect service from Eliot Matazo (0-2, 64 ′). Sometimes a substitute at kick-off, Ben Yedder has proven once again to his coach that he is essential this season. And for the very first time, Niko Kovac has decided to line up the trio Ben Yedder-Boadu-Volland. The start of a new association?
The number: 11
As the number of goals scored this season by Wissam Ben Yedder in all competitions in 22 games.