Paris came, saw and conquered in Monaco

PSG first victory over Monaco since 2007

Full moon over a complete Stadium Louis II in Monaco with 18,000 spectators this past Sunday to receive Paris St. Germain FC. The Red and Whites played a very good first period where they defended well and did their best to contra-attack, but Paris came in force on the second half and scored three goals, collecting 3 valuable points and consolidating their strong 1st position with 12 points early on in the season, while Monaco is number 13. Paraphrasing Julius Caesar, Paris came, saw and conquered!

Full Moon over Stadium Louis II @CelinaLafuenteDeLavothaJPG

Paris team arriving to the Monaco stadium @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

The teams lined up before the match @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

The Monegasque fans @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

Paris fans @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

It was a rather South American affair for the PSG, as the Uruguayan Edinson Cavani (9) was the one who opened the score at 57’ and then marked again at 73’. It was also the debut of the Argentine Angel Di Maria (11) who fed the ball to his countryman and longtime friend Ezequiel Lavezzi (22) for a third goal at 83’. Paris showed their superiority in all fronts and the young Monegasque team could do nothing to stop them. The absence of Layvin Kurzawa (bought by PSG), and Aymen Abdennour (bought Valence) was really evident. Let’s see whom else will Monaco sell before the transfer window closes today Monday, August 31.I heard through the grapevine that 19-year old striker Anthony Martial maybe going to Manchester United for a wholesome sum of money.

Traore fighting for ball possession with Zlatan @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

Subasic trying unsuccessfully to stop Cavani from scoring @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

Cavanani living intensely @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

David Luiz defending with a headbut @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

Cavaleiro’s shot touched the bar @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

Di Maria’s debut in PSG replacing Lucas @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

Argentine players Di Maria (PSG) and Carillo (ASM) entering the field @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

Bernardo Silva (ASM) and Blaise Matuidi @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha(PSG)

Aurier (PSG) and El Shaarawy (ASM) @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

Anthony Martial (ASM)and Thiago Motta (PSG) @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

Adama Traore confronting Angel Di Maria @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

PSG celebrating Cavani’s goals @CelinaLafuenteDeLavotha

PSG coach Laurent Blanc was really satisfied, particularly since his team had finally broken a series of 11 matches without a victory over the Monegasques, since 2007.Monegasque trainer Leonardo Jardim said after the match: “We are disappointed, but Paris was better. I can only congratulate them.”

Upcoming ASM matches

League 1 – 5^th – Ajaccio – AS Monaco – Weekend of September 11, 12, 13 TBC
League 1 – 6^th – AS Monaco – FC Lorient – Weekend of September 18, 19, 20 TBC