Golovin strikes as Monaco climb into Europa League spots | OneFootball

Monaco beat Brest 2-0 on Saturday at Stade Louis-II to rise from seventh to fifth in Ligue 1.

In the 19th minute, Folarin Balogun swept a left-footer into the top right after Lamine Camara's pass.

Grégoire Coudert twice denied Aleksandr Golovin before the interval, while Brest threatened from corners as Brendan Chardonnet headed off target.

After Mamadou Coulibaly replaced Aladji Bamba, the substitute released Golovin to rifle into the top left (78.).

Lukas Hradecky gathered Kamory Doumbia's header in the closing stages as the visitors pushed for a response.

Les Rouge et Blanc controlled 55.9% possession and registered four shots on target. Brest attempted 12 efforts but hit the target only once despite eight corners and 28 crosses.

Les Rouge et Blanc visit Lyon next. Brest travel to Auxerre.