Ligue 1 26/27 · Round 7 · SUN, OCT 18
FC Lorient vs AS Monaco match report: Lorient edge past Monaco in Ligue 1
A second-half penalty from Noah Cadiou settled a tight match at the Stade du Moustoir, handing AS Monaco their first defeat of the Ligue 1 season.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
FC Lorient won 1-0 at home to AS Monaco. The match was goalless at half-time, with the only goal coming after the break. The result is a home win.
Goals
Noah Cadiou scored the only goal of the match in the 61st minute from the penalty spot. This was Noah Cadiou's first Ligue 1 goal for FC Lorient this season.
Match flow
FC Lorient were on top for most of the first half. AS Monaco were on top for most of the second half. AS Monaco were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
AS Monaco had more possession with 58% to FC Lorient's 42%. Monaco also had more shots on target, 5 to 2, and more dangerous attacks, 47 to 22. Lorient's goalkeeper made 5 saves compared to Monaco's 1.
Discipline
FC Lorient received 2 yellow cards and AS Monaco received 4 yellow cards. There were no red cards in the match. The referee was Marc Bollengier.
Streaks
AS Monaco's defeat ended an unbeaten run of 6 Ligue 1 matches.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made AS Monaco the favourites, at an implied 46%; AS Monaco lost the match.
What it means
FC Lorient are now 7th in Ligue 1 with 11 points and a goal difference of 1. AS Monaco are 5th with 14 points and a goal difference of 4.
Verdict
FC Lorient took their chance from the penalty spot and held on for a narrow win despite AS Monaco's territorial advantage. Monaco's unbeaten start to the season is over, while Lorient move up the table.