Paris FC vs Monaco | Highlights | Ligue 1
Lassine Sinayoko stole the spotlight with two goals and an assist in Paris FC's 3-1 victory. Folarin Balogun scored his first goal of the season but couldn't prevent Monaco's defeat.
Paris FC continues to prove that it is ready to compete among the top teams in Ligue 1. The side managed by Liam Rosenior secured an impressive 3-1 victory over AS Monaco at Stade Jean-Bouin, with Lassine Sinayoko delivering a standout performance to lead the Parisians to victory.
From the opening minutes, the home side showed greater intensity and created the most dangerous opportunities. Pierre Lees-Melou came close to opening the scoring with a shot that struck the post, while Moses Simon was also involved in an attacking move that ended with the ball hitting the crossbar.
The breakthrough arrived in the 38th minute when Sinayoko capitalized on an assist from Maxime Lopez to beat goalkeeper Lukáš Hrádecký and give his team a 1-0 lead.
However, the Malian forward had another surprise in store. Just six minutes later, he struck again, this time following a pass from Moses Simon, sending Paris FC into halftime with a comfortable two-goal advantage.
Balogun Opens His Account, but Pagis Seals Monaco's Defeat
AS Monaco attempted to respond in the second half. Filipe Luís made attacking changes and found an answer through Folarin Balogun, who had come on after the break.
In the 65th minute, the American striker converted a cross from Vanderson to pull one back and score his first goal of the season, briefly restoring hope for the visitors.
But just when it seemed that Monaco might find a way back into the contest, Pablo Pagis stepped up to end any hopes of a comeback.
In the 74th minute, Sinayoko once again proved decisive, this time turning provider as he set up Pagis to score the goal that sealed the 3-1 victory.
With this result, Paris FC collected three crucial points that moved the club into fourth place in Ligue 1, confirming its impressive form in the French championship.
Final Score: Paris FC 3-1 AS Monaco
Three Key Takeaways From the Match
- Lassine Sinayoko was the standout performer with two goals and an assist for Pablo Pagis.
- Folarin Balogun scored his first goal of the season for AS Monaco.
- Paris FC secured an important victory that moved the club into fourth place in Ligue 1.
