AS Monaco falls into the trap of Ferencvaros
AS Monaco lost (0-1) against Ferencvaros, this Thursday evening at Louis II, on behalf of the second day of the Europa League.
The game: 0-1
After an inaugural victory against Red Star Belgrade (0-1), AS Monaco failed to confirm on their lawn against the Hungarian champion. Out of inspiration offensively, the Monegasques ended up cracking when they returned from the locker room, after already several alerts in the first half.
Alerted and author of a fine parade in front of Adama Traoré half an hour into the game (32′), Alexander Nübel kept his people afloat as often this season. Once again decisive in front of Aïssa Bilal Laïdouni (40′) the German goalkeeper ended up cracking in the second half on a half-volley from Bálint Vécsei who hit the post before crossing the line (80′).
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Shortly before this opener, Ismail Jakobs had the opportunity to score, but his shot was blocked at close range by Denes Dibusz (74′). If Maghnes Akliouche could also have benefited from a penalty for a contact in the penalty area (78′), the referee of the meeting decided after viewing the VAR not to award the penalty to ASM.
Despite a second half more nearly than the first, Philippe Clément’s men conceded their first defeat in the competition. Next meeting for the Monegasques, this Sunday (1 p.m.) against the Stade de Reims.
The player: Golovin tried
Stirring, the Russian international tried at times to speed up the game and got the best chances. Close to opening the score in the first period, Aleksandr Golovin saw his strike repelled by Dibusz (34′).
A few minutes after returning from the locker room, another attempt by the Monegasque attacking midfielder this time fled the frame. Finally replaced by Ismael Jakobs (74′), Golovin was the most dangerous Monegasque of this meeting.
The number: 82
This is the minute Myron Boadu replaced Malang Sarr. The Dutch striker’s first appearance this season, after almost two months out with a foot injury.
The sentence: “We lacked realism”
Philippe Clement “Without efficiency, you can’t score. Today, on a lack of realism. In the European Cup, it does not forgive. Our opportunities must turn into buts. We deserve at least the draw, but because of that we weren’t able to get it. I said so when reading the teams during the draw. They are three equivalent teams and the group is balanced. There are four games left to bounce back. »