In a tightly contested match between FC Lorient and AS Monaco, the two teams battled to a 2-2 draw on the 23rd day of Ligue 1.
FC Lorient took the initiative early on, with Aboubakar opening the scoring after connecting with a cross from Monnet-Paquet in the 12th minute (1-0). However, Monaco quickly responded, with Germain leveling the score with a well-placed strike in the 35th minute (1-1).
The second half saw Lorient continue to create chances, with Subasic and Raggi making crucial saves to keep Monaco in the game. Despite Lorient’s dominance, the match remained evenly balanced. Merlus managed to regain the lead when Aliadière found the back of the net from an assist by Aboubakar in the 73rd minute (2-1).
Facing a potential defeat, Monaco rallied and equalized with a powerful free-kick from Kondogbia, which was parried by Chaigneau but ended up in the net in the 77th minute (2-2). With the score tied, Kurzawa managed to salvage a point for Monaco with a late goal in the 87th minute, heading in a cross from Ocampos (2-2).
Ultimately, neither team could secure a victory, and they settled for a draw in a hard-fought encounter.
