Decisive figure delivers late for Lorient at Monaco | OneFootball

Dermane Karim changed it in the 85th minute with a clever assist, then struck himself, as Lorient won 3-1 at Monaco.

On as a late substitute, Karim's first telling act was a composed slip pass that freed Jean-Victor Makengo to restore the visitors' lead (85.). It was the calmest play in a frantic spell and it tipped the contest.

Moments later, Karim arrived to finish the move he started, guiding home after Noah Cadiou's feed to give Lorient breathing space (87.). Two actions, two key swings of momentum.

The 22-year-old's cameo was clean and incisive: one goal and one assist from two attempts, three successful dribbles, plus a perfect 10 out of 10 passes with eight completed in the final third. He also won possession four times, turning transitions into territory.

That blend of security and thrust in advanced areas kept Les Rouge et Blanc pinned back and ensured Lorient controlled the decisive phases once the game opened up.

Lorient visit Rennes next. Les Rouge et Blanc head to Real Madrid in the Champions League before travelling to Le Havre in Ligue 1.