Monaco snatch win against Strasbourg without Golovin

Monaco win 2-1

Monaco came from behind to beat Strasbourg 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with Aleksandr Golovin missing the game due to injury.

Strasbourg took the lead through Habib Diallo in the first half, but Monaco hit back after the break with goals from Wissam Ben Yedder and Breel Embolo.

The win moves Monaco up to fifth in the table, while Strasbourg remain in 16th.

Monaco's comeback

Monaco started the game brightly and had several chances to take the lead in the opening minutes.

However, it was Strasbourg who took the lead against the run of play when Diallo headed home from close range.

Monaco continued to press for an equalizer and eventually got their reward in the 55th minute when Ben Yedder converted a penalty.

Embolo then completed the comeback in the 75th minute with a well-taken finish.

Golovin's absence

Monaco were without Golovin for the game after the Russian international suffered a thigh injury in training.

The 26-year-old is a key player for Monaco and his absence was a blow to the team.

However, Monaco showed that they have plenty of quality in their squad and were able to get the win without him.

Conclusion

Monaco's win over Strasbourg was a vital three points in their quest for a European place.

The team showed great character to come from behind and get the win.

Monaco will now be looking to build on this win and continue their push for a top-five finish.