Abline impresses on first Monaco start with assist in 2-1 win over Lens | OneFootball

Abline impressed on his first Monaco start, supplying the pass for Brunner as Monaco beat Lens 2-1. Udol equalised for Lens, then Monaco restored their advantage. Abline’s runs repeatedly stretched the back line and he might have scored himself.

According to Nice-Matin, Brunner earned seven after opening the scoring and then harrying Gradit for the second goal, with Vanderson involved in both despite a mixed night. Hradecky was given six, his full-stretch stop from Hazard at 74 minutes a highlight, while Dier received five.

Sané recovered well after an early scare against Sima. Abline spurned a chance to double the lead on 42 minutes, then had a tidy finish ruled out for a marginal offside on 49 minutes from a superb Nazinho ball. Zakaria went close on 43 minutes and produced an authoritative tackle on 57, also dropping into the back line to help build play.

Kadile skipped past Vanderson on 60, and Diop, who worked diligently, made way for Detourbet on 62. Abline and Zakaria were replaced by Balogun and Cabral on 76, before Detourbet lost a dangerous ball on 86. Hradecky added two smart late saves, and Salisu returned from a long lay-off to replace Brunner at 90+2.

Camara’s industry and Golovin’s neat passing supported the unit. Coach Filipe Luis was marked seven, his call to start Diop vindicated as Monaco steadied to close it out. The referee was rated seven and the match six.

Source: Nice-Matin

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