Lorient Edges 10-Man Monaco 3-1 in Ligue 1 Thriller

Monaco's slump continues with 3-1 loss to Lorient

Monaco's struggles continued as they lost 3-1 to Lorient, with Thilo Kehrer's red card and defensive lapses contributing to the defeat. Romain Pagis scoring a brace and Mohamed Bamba adding to the scoreline.

The setback turned disastrous when the resulting free-kick was expertly headed towards the near post...

Lorient secured a 3-1 win over 10-man Monaco in a Ligue 1 clash, ending a three-match run that saw them concede 12 goals. The victory marked a significant turnaround for Les Merlus, who had struggled in their opening five matches. Romain Pagis scored a brace, leading Lorient to a well-deserved win.

Monaco, who were table toppers before the weekend, struggled to get going against Lorient. Despite their recent form, Adolf Hutter's side failed to muster a single shot in the opening 25 minutes. Monaco's defensive frailties were exposed, and they were ultimately reduced to 10 men, which further complicated their chances.

The match was marked by Lorient's dominant performance, with Romain Pagis scoring twice and his team capitalizing on Monaco's defensive errors. The win boosts Lorient's confidence and puts pressure on Monaco, who will look to regroup and respond in their next match.

Monaco's struggles led to a reliance on long-range shots, with Takumi Minamino sending a promising effort over the bar from the edge of the area. Their situation worsened on the 38th minute when Thilo Kehrer received a second yellow card for a reckless foul, leaving Monaco to contend with a man disadvantage.

The setback turned disastrous when the resulting free-kick was expertly headed towards the near post, where Mohamed Bamba connected with a first-time volley, giving the home side a crucial lead. This goal not only capitalized on Monaco's defensive lapse but also added momentum to the home team's campaign.

Lorient maintained control of the game after the break, with Mohamed Bamba testing Philipp Kohn with a long-range shot. Although Kohn made a good save, Lorient's relentless pressure eventually paid off. The home side continued to probe Monaco's defense, looking for an opportunity to double their lead.

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Substitute Pablo Pagis capitalized on Lorient's sustained pressure, scoring the team's second goal with a calm and composed finish. Pagis expertly slotted the ball under Kohn, securing Lorient's advantage and further complicating Monaco's already difficult task.

Lorient sealed their 3-1 victory over Monaco with Pablo Pagis scoring his second goal in the final 10 minutes. Pagis unleashed a stunning shot from the edge of the penalty area that hit the crossbar and went in, securing all three points for Olivier Pantaloni's side.

Monaco was awarded a late penalty after VAR ruled that Abdoulaye Faye had handled the ball in the penalty area. Ansu Fati stepped up and scored the penalty, providing some consolation for the visitors in the dying minutes of the game.

The win lifted Lorient out of the bottom three, while Monaco's near-perfect start to the season came crashing down after a dismal afternoon. Monaco, who were table-toppers before the weekend, struggled to cope with Lorient's pace and were ultimately undone by their defensive frailties.