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Wow, what a match! Monaco absolutely demolished Saint Etienne tonight, running out 3-1 winners at the Stade Louis II. It was a thrilling contest, with plenty of drama and goals.
Monaco, playing with a 66% ball possession, looked to dominate from the kickoff. Their strategy seemed to be to overwhelm Saint Etienne's defense with quick passing and constant pressure. Saint Etienne, despite having a 34% possession, put up a solid fight, but Monaco's sharpness and precision proved too much.
The first half was all about early momentum with Monaco scoring first with a goal from Volland in the 27th minute. Saint Etienne responded well, with Bouanga getting the equaliser at 41' , giving a glimmer of hope. The second half saw Monaco push harder. They were rewarded with a penalty kick goal by Ben Yedder in the 62nd minute, effectively putting them firmly in control. Monaco followed that up with another goal by Volland in the 86th minute to finally seal the win.
Some key moments included the quick substitutions made by both teams to give fresh legs to their players in the second half. Saint Etienne's red card in the 33rd minute, while regrettable, undoubtedly played a part in shaping the final result, as did the penalty awarded to Monaco.
The win secures Monaco a valuable three points, further solidifying their position in the Ligue 1 standings. A fantastic performance overall!