Zagreb – Monaco: ASM snatches a precious draw in Dantean conditions, the summary

Zagreb Monaco ASM snatches a precious draw in Dantean

In torrential rain, Monaco, trailing by two goals, came back to the level first by Salisu then thanks to a penalty from Zakaria to snatch a draw.

23:25 – A first in the history of French football

For the first time in the history of French football, 4 clubs won a match during the same edition of Champions League (PSG, Monaco, Brest and Lille).

23:18 – An update on French clubs

After this second day of the Champions League, Brest is the French club best placed overall with a superb 2nd place after its victory over Salzburg (0-4). Monaco is therefore 14th with one point ahead of Lille, who defeated Real Madrid this evening (1-0), and over PSG, who lost to Arsenal (2-0). France had not had 5 victories after its first 8 Champions League matches since the 2009-2010 season.

23:10 – Stoppage for the ASM in the general

After this draw against Dinamo ZagrebMonaco could not continue after the victory against Barcelona. The ASM is thus in 14th place while the Croats are 28th.

23:00 – Monaco snatches a draw! (2-2)

In pouring rain, ASM signed a draw which almost looked like a victory as the scenario was unfavorable. Initially trailing by two goals, Hutter’s men came back to level thanks to a penalty from Zakaria at the very end of the match (89′).

22:59 – Bjelica is excluded (90’+2)

After protest, the Dinamo coach is excluded. He returns to the locker room with only two minutes left to play.

22:57 – 5 minutes of added time (90′)

At a completely crazy end to the match, the assistant referee indicates 5 minutes of added time.

22:55 – Zakaria saves Monaco! (2-2)

Zakaria hits his penalty hard on the left side while Nevistic had dived on the other side! Monaco picks up the score to grab a draw and why not more. Crazy end to the match in Zagreb!

22:53 – The penalty for Monaco!

Mr. Osmers points to the penalty point after a foul on Balogun!

22:50 – Petkovic causes the foul (85′)

With his back to goal, Petkovic does good. He comes here to collect a foul to make his team breathe and get back up the block. There are less than 5 minutes left in this game.

22:48 – The rhythm is choppy (84′)

At the end of the match, the mistakes followed one another and made the rhythm jerky. The Monegasques must show themselves offensively to hope for a draw.

22:46 – Yellow for Rog (81′)

Rog receives a yellow card for protesting to Mr. Osmers. In the process, Dinamo coach Bjelica in turn receives a warning.

22:44 – Henrique leaves (80′)

The full-back is replaced by Ouattara as we enter the last 10 minutes of this meeting.

22:43 – The tension is rising! (77′)

While ASM showed itself more and more in this last quarter of an hour, Ben Seghir collapsed in the area. Mr. Osmers does not flinch.

22:40 – Salisu revives Monaco (2-1)

On Monaco’s first corner in the second half, Akliouche found Salisu’s head. The defender takes advantage of a hazardous exit from Nevistic to push the ball into the empty Croatian cage. ASM returns to 2-1.

22:36 – Entry from Ben Seghir (72′)

Hutter makes changes with the entries of Ben Seghir and Diatta in place of Vanderson and Camara.

22:35 – Baturina, an XXL performance (70′)

What a performance delivered by the young 21-year-old Croatian. First a decisive passer then a superb scorer. He left his mark on the meeting, that’s undeniable.

22:31 – Baturina’s candy! (2-0)

Author of an exceptional match, Baturina is decisive with a superb left shot at the entrance to the area which lands in the small net. The Monegasques are punished!

22:27 – Minamino is on the ground (62′)

While he was found in the area, the Japanese fell during shoulder contact with Bernauer. There is nothing indicating Mr. Osmers.

22:24 – Minamino can’t find anyone (60′)

The Japanese placed an oriented check before looking for Balogun in depth as he demanded the ball at his feet. Misunderstanding between the two players.

22:21 – There are people in the Monegasque area (58′)

From a corner, Baturina looks for a Croatian header. Camara intervenes with his right foot to clear but the ball returns to Baturina’s feet. The n10 adjusts a cross in the Monegasque area. There is presence but Monaco manages to clear.

22:19 – Balogun’s first attempt (55′)

Minamino, successfully, manages to cross at ground level for Balogun. The Monegasque striker places a first-intention shot while he is on the back foot. Result, his shot is too crushed, Nevistic calmly lies down on the ball.

22:18 – Zagreb pushes (52′)

Petkovic, who benefited from a cross from Pierre-Gabriel, missed the target again while he was in a good position. The ASM is in difficulty, be careful not to take on water…

22:15 – The Croats are in control (51′)

Dinamo Zagreb got into this second act very well, displaying perspiring serenity. A contrast with the ASM which is faltering.

22:13 – Petkovic is offside! (49′)

Ademi hits the right side before slipping in a low cross for Petkovic who, at point blank range, does not find the target! The referee finally comes back to Ademi being offside.

22:11 – Resumption!

Here we go again for this Zagreb – Monaco! The Monegasques are trailing 1-0.

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