AS Monaco secured a vital 2-1 victory against Rennes at Roazhon Park, temporarily rising to the top of Ligue 1. The Red and Whites showcased their clinical edge, scoring with both of their shots on target, thanks to goals from Thilo Kehrer and Folarin Balogun, marking their sixth win of the season.
Monaco started strong, with Kehrer heading in a corner from Eliesse Ben Seghir just six minutes into the match. Rennes quickly equalized, as Ludovic Blas fired a stunning long-range strike past goalkeeper Philipp Köhn only six minutes later. However, Monaco regained the lead in the 22nd minute when Balogun deftly chipped the ball over veteran goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, with Ben Seghir notching his second assist of the match.
The encounter was fast-paced but chances were scarce. Köhn made a crucial save in added time to preserve Monaco’s 2-1 lead heading into halftime. The second half saw near misses for both teams, with Ben Seghir hitting the crossbar for Monaco, while Rennes’ Arnaud Kalimuendo struck the post in a thrilling sequence of play.
Coach Adi Hütter’s tactical adjustments, including timely substitutions, proved effective as Monaco managed the game well, fending off Rennes’ late pressure. As they head into the international break, Monaco sits as provisional leaders of Ligue 1, with their next match set against Lille on Friday, October 18.
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