Adingra’s Double Secures Victory for 10-Man Monaco Against Nantes in Ligue 1
Simon Adingra showcased an impressive performance for AS Monaco, leading his team to a crucial 3-1 victory over Nantes at Stade Louis II. This match marked Adingra’s first brace since February 2024, helping Monaco secure only their second win in Ligue 1 since November.
Match Highlights and Key Events
The game began with Folarin Balogun posing an early threat, nearly ending his scoring drought in the eighth minute. His left-footed shot just missed the post. Adingra soon followed with a close attempt from the edge of the box, while Wout Faes was denied from point-blank range by a remarkable save from Nantes’ goalkeeper.
- 25th Minute: A mistake by Abakar Sylla allowed Maghnes Akliouche to break through, resulting in a goal for Adingra after a deflected save.
- 28th Minute: Adingra scored his second goal, finishing expertly off a well-placed pass from Aleksandr Golovin.
- 30th Minute: Monaco increased their lead as Denis Zakaria scored, assisted again by Golovin.
Nantes managed to pull one back in stoppage time. Fabien Centonze netted his third goal of the season, providing a glimmer of hope for the visitors. However, the second half saw Nantes control possession but struggle to convert their dominance into goals.
Tactical Changes and Turning Points
Golovin received a second yellow card, leaving Monaco with ten players. This gave Nantes a renewed sense of urgency as they tried to claw back into the match. Despite their efforts, there were no miraculous comebacks, and Monaco held on for a vital win.
Standings and Implications
This victory propelled AS Monaco to seventh place in the Ligue 1 standings, just two points shy of Lille, who occupy the European qualification zone. On the other hand, Nantes faced their fifth consecutive defeat, a performance that could leave them 11 points away from safety if results do not improve.
Match Statistics
According to Opta by StatsPerform, Simon Adingra was named the Man of the Match, highlighting his crucial role in AS Monaco’s success.
This victory for Monaco serves as a significant boost as they aim to recover their season and challenge for a higher league finish.
