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Well, folks, what a match! Monaco edged past Saint Etienne 1-0 in a tightly contested Ligue 1 encounter. The game was a back-and-forth affair with both teams putting in a solid effort.
Monaco, playing at home, took a 1-0 lead in the 82nd minute thanks to a penalty converted by Fabinho. That was a key moment, and it really seemed to shift the momentum of the match. It was certainly a penalty that would be debated for years to come.
The match itself was characterized by a lot of yellow cards, with both teams earning several. Saint Etienne's Kevin Malcuit was sent off in the 64th minute, leaving the team with a numerical disadvantage. This certainly hampered their efforts.
Saint-Étienne pushed hard, but Monaco's defense held firm, with a strong 50% ball possession overall. While Saint Etienne had some shots on goal, they just couldn't find the back of the net.
The most exciting moments were definitely the penalty conversion by Fabinho and Saint Étienne's player getting sent off.
Both teams approached the game with a strong focus on defense, although Monaco's offense was a bit more effective in the end, leading them to victory. Monaco seemed to have a slight edge in terms of their attack, and that ultimately proved decisive.