Auxerre: Kévin Danois’ Firework Goal Stuns Monaco

On Sunday, AS Monaco hosted Auxerre in a match with clear stakes. A win would have lifted Monaco into fourth place.

The kick-off was scheduled for 15:00. Saturday’s results had opened the opportunity.

Match context

Marseille had lost and Lille drew the day before. Those outcomes left Monaco able to rise to fourth place.

Victory at home was the required result. The visitors struck early.

Key moment

In the 11th minute, Auxerre opened the scoring. Faivre launched a well-placed corner into the box.

The Monaco defense cleared poorly. The ball fell to Kévin Danois, a 21-year-old midfielder.

Without hesitation he hit a perfect volley into Hradecky’s near post. The strike was a true firework goal and stuns Monaco.

Immediate impact

The early setback disrupted Monaco’s plan. The home side now must respond quickly.

For Auxerre, the goal provided momentum. The match remained wide open after that moment.

Published 19/04/2026 15:32. Updated 19/04/2026 15:47 on Filmogaz.com.