Monaco rally to climb fifth as Balogun converts from the spot | OneFootball

Monaco beat Lyon 2-1 on Sunday, climbing to fifth in Ligue 1 as Maghnes Akliouche and Folarin Balogun overturned Pavel Sulc's opener.

In the 42nd minute, Pavel Sulc swept Endrick's pass into the top right to put the hosts ahead.

After the restart, Maghnes Akliouche levelled with a precise finish into the top right from Jordan Teze's through ball (62.). A foul on Akliouche saw Les Rouge et Blanc awarded a penalty (68.). Folarin Balogun converted low into the bottom right from the spot (72.).

Nicolás Tagliafico was sent off for the hosts (89.).

Les Rouge et Blanc registered 21 attempts, carrying a constant threat. Les Gones saw more of the ball with 56.6% possession and produced 15 attempts.

Les Gones remain fourth. Next, Les Gones visit Angers. Les Rouge et Blanc host Marseille.