AS Monaco beats Strasbourg in pain (3-1) and temporarily returns to three points behind Paris

2024-11-09 18:29:00

Monaco broke its streak of three games without a win in Ligue 1 (one draw, two losses) this Saturday in Strasbourg (3-1). But ASM struggled for a long time in the game to destabilize the young Alsatians who were very well established defensively.

Above all, they paid for Embolo’s ineffectiveness. The Swiss international striker placed his header wide (6′), missed his duel against Petrovic (18′) and crushed his shot on a marvelous pass from Akliouche (40′).

Embolo and Henrique replaced at the break

The people of Strasbourg inevitably took advantage of the windfall to open the brand. On a counterattack carried out smoothly on the left side, Moreira crossed at the far post for Doué. The Alsatian right-back controlled, played Ben Seghir and struck at the near post where Majecki did not close his angle sufficiently. The Polish goalkeeper seemed to anticipate a powerful cross. An action part of a failed one-two between Ben Seghir and Henrique (1-0, 29′).

Trailing, Adi Hütter revised his plans at the break, while Bakwa almost took advantage of a poorly adjusted back header from Camara towards Kehrer to double the lead, just before the break (45′).

The Austrian replaced Embolo and Henrique. The Brazilian had forgotten to sprint on the opening score to get back on track, while his technical understanding with Ben Seghir was poor. Ilenikhena and Mawissa entered.

But the impact of these changes took time to turn the match around. Vanderson hit his shot (57′) and Camara failed to score his free kick (61′) or his volley (62′).
Ben Seghir fired in a shot but Doukouré was on course to block it (73′).

Then the equalizer came from a bell-shaped cross from Akliouche. The Espoirs international found Ben Seghir but the Moroccan’s volley was stopped by Moreira’s hand in front of his line. After Var’s intervention, Mr. Lepaysant, the fourth referee who replaced Mr. Dechepy, the initial referee of the match due to injury, whistled a penalty. Ben Seghir opened his foot and converted it (1-1, 79′).

Monaco continued to press the accelerator and were rewarded. Ilenikhena missed a cross from Akliouche for Ben Seghir. The Varois controlled and slipped the ball deep (1-2, 89′).
Ilenikhena killed the suspense by stealing the ball from Sow and beating Petrovic from close range (1-3, 90’+1).

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**Title: Reflection on​ AS ⁢Monaco’s Recent ‍Performance: An Interview with Sports Analyst ⁤Marc Dupont**

**Interviewer:** Good‍ evening,⁢ Marc! Thank you⁢ for joining us. AS​ Monaco recently snapped their three-game winless streak in Ligue 1 with‍ a 3-1 victory against Strasbourg. How⁢ significant do you think this⁤ win is for them?

**Marc Dupont:** Good evening! It’s great to be here. This ⁣victory is definitely crucial for AS Monaco.⁢ After a tough period with​ one draw and ⁣two losses,⁤ a win — especially against a well-organized team like Strasbourg — can really boost their ‌confidence going forward.

**Interviewer:** Despite the win, it seems AS Monaco had their difficulties throughout the match, particularly‍ with Breel Embolo’s performance. What are your thoughts⁤ on his​ struggles?

**Marc Dupont:** Embolo’s performance was certainly underwhelming. He⁣ had several clear chances, including a ​header and a⁢ couple of one-on-ones, that could have changed the game if he had⁢ capitalized on them. Strikers are often judged on their ability to⁣ convert opportunities, and on this occasion, he fell short. It’s vital for him to regain his form to support the team effectively.

**Interviewer:** The match also saw‍ Henriques and Embolo replaced at halftime. What do‌ you ‍make of this decision by the coach?

**Marc Dupont:** That ⁣decision reflects the coach’s urgency to change ⁢the momentum ⁤of the game. When key players are not performing at their best, it’s essential to ⁤make tactical adjustments. By ⁢substituting these players, the coach might have aimed to introduce fresh⁢ energy and ​new⁤ strategies to overcome the Strasbourg defense, which⁣ was solid throughout the first half.

**Interviewer:**​ Looking ahead, what⁣ does AS Monaco need⁤ to focus on to maintain consistency in their performance this season?

**Marc Dupont:**⁣ Consistency is key, and for AS Monaco, it‍ starts⁤ with their attacking efficiency and defensive resilience. They need to​ convert chances into goals and ​tighten⁢ their defense to avoid lapses that can ‌lead to conceding. Furthermore, building team chemistry and ​perhaps rotating players to⁣ keep everyone fit and engaged ‍will ⁤be crucial ​as they face tougher opponents in ‍the coming​ weeks.

**Interviewer:**⁣ Great insights,⁤ Marc! Thank you for your time, and we look forward ⁢to⁢ seeing how​ AS Monaco progresses in Ligue 1.

**Marc Dupont:** ⁢Thank ⁢you! It was a pleasure discussing the team, and I share​ the⁣ hope for their‌ promising ⁣future.