AS Monaco concedes a draw in the final moments in Angers | OneFootball

Despite Folarin Balogun opening the scoring off the bench, the Rouge et Blanc were forced to share the points away to an enterprising SCO (1-1).

They took the lead, but failed to hold on. Despite being ahead after the hour mark and a long, hard-fought encounter, AS Monaco players had to settle for a draw in the final minutes in Angers (1-1). Read our match recap ✍️

The context 📅

This eighth match of the league season comes after the October international break. It was an occasion for the Rouge et Blanc to get back to winning ways against an Angers team that has been a good opponent for them: they have eight wins in their last nine against Le SCO, currently 17th in the top flight. The club from the Rock has not lost any of its last eight trips to Anjou (6 wins, 2 draws).

I expect my team to play with a good attitude on the pitch -- a positive, conquering spirit, knowing that it is difficult to play there. If we play with our principles, the ones I try to convey, I will already be very happy, even if everything will not be perfect, I am aware of that! But that is why I am here, to help the team progress from week to week.

The XI 👥

So for his first outing on the AS Monaco bench, despite  numerous absences, Sébastien Pocognoli decided to play a 3-4-2-1 from kickoff. Caio Henrique played in the central trio alongside his captain, Thilo Kehrer, while the duo of Teze-Coulibaly played in midfield.

The scenario 🎞

The match started timidly, even though more than 500 supporters of the Rocher club were making their voices heard in the away end! It was not until the 16th minute of play that the first shot was taken,  by Kassoum Ouattara on the right, just before Sbaï’s deflected attempt for Angers (20th). The first real scare, however, came from a volley by Mouton for Le SCO at the edge of the area, which went just wide (24′).

Chances but a lack of finishing

The former Saint-Etienne midfielder would then be involved again, with a header overhit by Peter (32′), in the wake of the saem by Monaco with Mika Biereth the creator and Ansu Fati on the receiving end (30′). Jordan Teze then tried from afar without precision (39′), before the last thrill of the first act with a header from Abdelli on a corner, cleared off his line by the Dutchman (45 + 2′).

Angers hit the woodwork

After the break, AS Monaco also tried their luck with a corner kick, as Mohammed Salisu’s header was nearly deflected into the net by Fati (47′). SCO then had the biggest chance, when Sbaï’s shot hit the post (50′)! The game was heating up, but Krépin Diatta’s powerful effort (56′) and Maghnes Akliouche’s chip failed to beat Koffi (57′).

Balo’ in super sub mode!

The visitors pushed on, and Folarin Balogun, who had just come on, found himself in a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, which the latter won (69′). It was only a matter of time for the American, who then took advantage of Takumi Minamino’s perfect deflection to open the scoring with a cross shot (0-1, 72′)! It was Balo’s second goal in Ligue 1, and the 7th goal by a Monaco substitute this season in the top flight.

Turn an eye towards Tottenham

Unfortunately, after a flurry of substitutions, Angers came back to level terms with a quick-fire strike from Chérif, this time helped by the post (1-1, 85′). Despite the contribution of the substitutes, the Rouge et Blanc were unable to score a second time, and the two teams parted with a draw (1-1). The next match — in the Champions League this time — is on Wednesday at the Stade Louis-II against Tottenham (21:00).

Key moments 🎥

16′: Ouattara tries his luck with his right foot 20′: Sbaï has a shot that is eventually saved by Köhn 24′: Mouton volleys just wide of the post 30′: Biereth crosses hard for Fati, who can’t get a shot off 32′: Mouton crosses for Peter’s but his header is off-target 39′: Teze shoots hard but the ballngoes into the stands 45+2′: Sbaï takes a corner from which Abdelli has a header which Teze clears off the line 47′: C. Henrique has a corner which meets Salisu’s head but Fati can’t turn it in 50′: Sbaï shoots with his left and hits the post 56′: Coulibaly plays a cutback for Diatta but his effort is off target 57′: Akliouche’s quick attempt is deflected by Koffi 69′: Balogun loses a one-on-one against Koffi 72′: Minamino deflects the ball to Balogun’s who scores (0-1) 80′: Djibirin cuts back the ball to Chérif, but it’s blocked by Kehrer 85′: Chérif’s shot at the near post beats Köhn (1-1) 90 + 5′: Belkhdim’s shot is saved by Köhn

The stat 📊

AS Monaco have scored seven goals thanks to their substitutes in Ligue 1 McDonald’s this season, more than any other team in Europe’s top five leagues.

🗓️ Match details:

Saturday October 18 2025 (19:00) – Stade Raymond-Kopa

Ligue 1 McDonald’s – Matchday 8: Angers SCO 1-1 AS Monaco

Halftime: 0-0

Goals: Chérif (85′) for Angers; Balogun (72′) for AS Monaco

Bokings: Arcus (48)’ for Angers; Salisu (1′), Teze (59′) for AS Monaco

Angers: Koffi – Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Hanin (Machine, 79′) – Abdelli (Raolisoa, 71′), Belkebla © – Belkhdim, Mouton (Djibirin, 78′), Sbaï (Ekomié, 71′) – Peter (Chérif, 60′)

Substitutes: Zinga, Bamba, Ekomié, Louër, Courcoul, Chérif, Djibirin, Machine, Raolisoa