In a captivating finale to their centennial celebration match, AS Monaco edged out Montpellier 2-1 at the Stade Louis-II, witnessed by a full house including dignitaries like HSH Prince Albert and club president Dmitry Rybolovlev. The match, marking 100 years of the club's rich history, saw Monaco's determination to commemorate the milestone with a victory. Despite Montpellier taking an early lead through Rabby Nzingoula at the 16th minute, Monaco's Folarin Balogun leveled the scores with a precise strike before the half-hour mark.
The second half was dominated by Monaco's persistent attacks, with standout moments including a near miss from Maghnes Akliouche and a shot by Balogun that hit the post. The climax of the game arrived in stoppage time when Lamine Camara delivered a last-gasp winner from the edge of the box, his shot deflecting off the post into the net, triggering jubilant celebrations among the Monaco faithful.
This victory not only underscored Monaco's unbeaten streak in the league but also set a celebratory tone ahead of their next challenge in the Champions League against Dinamo Zagreb. The team's performance reaffirms their strong form as they continue to compete on multiple fronts this season.
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