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On Saturday evening, Monaco faced off against Ajaccio in the opening match of Ligue 1 round 15. The game was filled with excitement as both teams gave it their all on the pitch. The match started off at a fast pace, with Monaco taking control of the ball early on. However, they were unable to create any clear-cut chances until the 27th minute when Benjamin Pavard found space in the box and calmly slotted home his first goal for the club. Ajaccio responded quickly with a well-taken goal from the foot of the penalty area, but Monaco's defense held firm and kept them out of the net. The match remained scoreless until the 68th minute, when Monaco's attacking trio of Kylian Mbappe, Bernardo Silva, and Benjamin Mendy combined beautifully to set up a goal for French international Anthony Martial. The forward latched onto the pass and coolly placed the ball into the back of the net, giving Monaco the lead. From there, the game became one-way traffic as Monaco continued to dominate possession and create chances. They were eventually rewarded with three more goals in the second half, with two coming from French striker Dimitri Payet and another from the impressive new signing from Paris Saint-Germain, Edinson Cavani. His goal came just minutes before the final whistle, ensuring that Monaco would take all three points from the match. The win was a much-needed boost for Monaco, who had struggled in recent weeks. It also marked the return of former PSG star Edinson Cavani, who has been out injured for several months. The team will now look to continue their winning run as they prepare for their next match against Lyon in round 16. |
