Paris FC blitz Monaco as Ikone double sets early tone | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Paris FC beat Monaco 4-1 at Stade Jean Bouin. Nanitamo Ikone opened the scoring in the fourth minute from Moses Simon's cross. Ciro Immobile added a second (8.) and set up Ikone's brace (21.), creating a three-goal cushion. Les Rouge et Blanc had 65.2% possession and 19 attempts but hit the target only five times at 26.3% accuracy. Luca Koleosho sealed it with a top-right finish (71.), Paris FC rise from 13th to 12th and visit Metz next, while Les Rouge et Blanc stay fifth and host Auxerre next.

Player of the Match: Nanitamo Ikone decided the contest with a first half brace and sharp link play, adding two shots on target from four attempts and 10 successful final third passes.

Stat of the Match: Les Rouge et Blanc attempted 19 shots with 65.2% possession, yet produced only five efforts on target at 26.3% accuracy.

Three Things We Learned: Paris FC were ruthless, scoring four from six shots on target with just 34.8% possession. Kevin Trapp made four saves, all from inside the box, to keep the lead intact before the break. Ciro Immobile delivered end product and craft, finishing with a goal, an assist and two key passes.