Dier header delivers opening-day win for Monaco | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Monaco beat Le Havre 1-0 to open their Ligue 1 season. In the 14th minute, Eric Dier glanced in a header from Flávio Nazinho's corner. Amir Richardson then had an equaliser ruled out by VAR for offside (26.). Les Rouge et Blanc produced seven shots on target from 15 attempts, showing the sharper attacking. Les Rouge et Blanc sit fifth and host Marseille next, while Le Havre visit Lyon.

Player of the Match: Eric Dier decided the contest with a first half header and was immense at the back, making nine clearances and winning four aerial duels.

Stat of the Match: Lamine Camara made nine tackles, underscoring how Les Rouge et Blanc controlled the midfield out of possession.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces remain a weapon for Les Rouge et Blanc, with the winner arriving from a corner. Lionel M'Pasi made six saves, keeping Le Havre in contention despite sustained pressure. Le Havre delivered 32 crosses but connected with only 12.5%, showing supply without precision.