AS Monaco fall in added time against Stade Brestois | OneFootball

Behind at half-time, the Rouge et Blanc managed to equalize from a penalty thanks to Denis Zakaria but ended up losing in added time against Stade Brestois.

How frustrating… Having leveled the score after an hour of play thanks to a penalty from Denis Zakaria, AS Monaco players conceded at the end of added time on Brest’s last chance, losing 2-1 at the Stade Francis-Le Blé.✍️

The context 📅

In good form with three wins and a draw, AS Monaco’s players had regained second place before traveling to Brest. Facing a team that has also competed in the Champions League this season, they will therefore have to “repeat Nice’s performance,” as Adi Hütter said in a press conference, looking to win and continue their run of six straight victories against the Ti’zefs.

We played a good game there last year, winning 2-0 in an important period. Saturday will be a new match and a new opportunity. We'll have to repeat Nice's performance to win. Otherwise, we could face difficulties.

The XI 👥

For this match of the 28th round of Ligue 1, the Monegasque coach fielded the same team that won against Nice last Saturday. Wilfried Singo was thus retained on the right side of defense, allowing Christian Mawissa to continue centrally. The duo of Embolo and Biereth would likewise be in charge of leading the Monaco attack.

The scenario 🎞

In front of nearly 200 Monaco supporters, including David, who was interviewed for Partout Toujours, the Rouge et Blanc created the first opportunity, but Mika Biereth was denied by Massadio Haïdara (6′). The match was closely fought, and Brest responded through Mahdi Camara, whose volley was saved by Philipp Köhn (19′). Unfortunately, the opening goal would come before the break through Abdallah Sima, despite an initial save from the Swiss goalkeeper (42′).

Zak keeps a cool head to score from the spot

Behind at halftime, Adi Hütter brought in some new players with the introduction of Eliesse Ben Seghir and Vanderson after the break (46′). AS Monaco responded to a corner taken by Lamine Camara, but Breel Embolo’s shot went wide (55′). Then, Chardonnet’s foot would blocked an attempt just in front of Marco Bizot (59′).

His perseverance was rewarded, though, as he was awarded a penalty after VAR (61′). It was perfectly converted by Captain Zak’ (63′), levelling the score. It was his third goal against the Bretons, more than against any other team in the top flight, according to Opta.

Success eludes our Monégasques

The Monegasques, back in the game, wanted to make the difference, and the Moroccan international stood out with a fine effort from outside the box. It was unfortunately cleared for a corner by the Brest goalkeeper (76′). Maghnes Akliouche then looked to give the Rouge et Blanc the lead, but his shot was blocked by Chardonnet off his line (80′). Immediately afterward, Mama Baldé’s powerful effort was saved by Köhn (81′).

Lift our heads against Marseille

The end of the match was calm on both sides, but with a final long-range shot, Mahdi Camara beat Philipp Köhn and allowed Brest to take the lead at the end of added time (94′). It was cruel for the Rouge et Blanc, who thus lost 2-1 at the Stade Francis-Le Blé. The next match will be next Saturday in a top-of-the-table clash against Olympique de Marseille at the Stade Louis-II (5 p.m.).

Key moments 🎥

6′: Biereth’s shot is blocked by Haïdara 19′: Camara’s volley is saved by Köhn 42′: Sima scores after Köhn’s initial save (1-0) 55′: Embolo’s shot goes wide after a corner 59′: Chardonnet blocks the Swiss striker’s shot in front of Bizot 63′: Zakaria equalizes from the penalty spot (1-1) 76′: Ben Seghir turns and fires a shot that is saved by Bizot 80′: Chardonnet clears the ball off the line in front of Akliouche 81′: Baldé’s powerful effort is saved by Köhn 95′: Camara scores with a long-range shot (2-1)

🗓️ Match details:

Saturday, April 5 (19:00) – Stade Francis-Le Blé

Ligue 1 McDonald’s – Matchday 28: Stade Brestois 2-1 AS Monaco

Halftime: 1-0

Goals: Sima (42′), Camara (95′) for Brest; Zakaria (63′) for AS Monaco

Bookings: Chardonnet (30′), Camara (44′) for Brest ; Embolo (17′), Camara (64′) for AS Monaco

Brest: Bizot – Haïdara, Ndiaye, Chardonnet, Lala – Camara, Lees-Melou, Magnetti © (Doumbia, 77′) – Sima (Baldé, 77′), Ajorque, Pereira Lage (Del Castillo, 84′)

Substitutes: Coudert, Le Cardinal, Amavi, Zogbé, Fernandes, Del Castillo, Baldé

Manager: Eric Roy

AS Monaco: Köhn – Singo, Kehrer (Vanderson, 46′), Mawissa, C.Henrique – Akliouche (Golovin, 81′), Camara (Al-Musrati, 72′), Zakaria ©, Minamino (Ben Seghir, 46′) – Biereth, Embolo (Balogun, 86′)