Mamadou Coulibaly scores first Ligue 1 goal as Monaco held by Le Mans FC

Mamadou Coulibaly scored his first Ligue 1 goal, but AS Monaco were held to a 1-1 draw by Le Mans FC after conceding an equaliser in added time at Stade Marie-Marvingt.

The 22-year-old midfielder put Monaco ahead in the 40th minute after capitalising on a mistake by Le Mans goalkeeper Nicolas Kocik. Coulibaly won possession high up the pitch when the Sarthe goalkeeper miscontrolled the ball, before finishing to give the Sang et Or the lead.

Coulibaly’s celebration could now lead to disciplinary action. The France-born Mali international made a hand gesture beneath his throat, similar to the action for which his Monaco team-mate Paris Brunner was criticised. The gesture could expose Coulibaly to a heavy sanction from the disciplinary commission.

Monaco came close to extending their advantage in the 80th minute, when Vanderson’s volley was kept out by the goalkeeper. Le Mans were pushing further forward as they searched for a way back into the match, leaving spaces for the visitors to exploit.

The home side eventually rescued a point in the 90th minute, with Erwan Colas striking beneath the crossbar from a corner to secure a 1-1 draw in the final stages of the match.