Ligue 1: AS Monaco Sinks RC Strasbourg, Aleksandr Golovin's Brace Leads the Charge
AS Monaco Back on Track with Impressive Victory
AS Monaco returned to winning ways in Ligue 1 with a convincing 2-0 victory over RC Strasbourg. After a disappointing 1-0 loss to Clermont Foot in their previous outing, Monaco bounced back with a dominant performance at the Stade Louis II.
Russian midfielder Aleksandr Golovin was the star of the show, scoring both goals for Monaco. His first goal came in the 18th minute, when he latched onto a pass from Wissam Ben Yedder and finished calmly past Strasbourg goalkeeper Matz Sels.
Golovin's Brace Inspires Monaco
Golovin doubled Monaco's lead in the 65th minute with a stunning solo effort. He picked up the ball in his own half and dribbled past several Strasbourg defenders before unleashing a powerful shot into the bottom corner.
The win moved Monaco up to fourth place in the Ligue 1 standings, just three points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Strasbourg, meanwhile, dropped to 16th place, just one point above the relegation zone.
Key Stats
- Aleksandr Golovin scored both goals for Monaco.
- Monaco had 62% possession and 15 shots on goal.
- Strasbourg had just two shots on goal.
- Wissam Ben Yedder provided the assist for Golovin's first goal.
Conclusion
AS Monaco's victory over RC Strasbourg was a timely boost for the team after their recent setback. Aleksandr Golovin's impressive performance will give Monaco confidence as they look to challenge for the Ligue 1 title this season.
