There were some unsavory 0-0s, like the one obtained by Stade de Reims last week in Strasbourg. This Saturday evening’s match against Monaco at Delaune was of a completely different caliber. Faced with the 3rd in Ligue 1, still in contention in the Champions League, the protégés of Luka Elsner showed a much more conquering face and certainties on which it will be necessary to capitalize in 2025. Certainly, the faults known by the Rémois have not changed. Faced with dominant Monegasques who had ample possession of the ball, the Rouge et Blanc first focused on containing Monegasque ambitions.
More unbridled then, the game offered opportunities to both teams. But it was Reims who had the best opportunities. First by Keito Nakamurawho could not bring down a ball, alone in the empty goal while he concluded a quick counter, before the break. Also via Oumar Diakite whose beautiful recovery from a cross coming from the right was repelled by the crossbar. The head of Marshall Munetwell found by the Ivorian from the right, could not find the target either. Three great chances then not much during the last 35 minutes, as Monaco also pushed.
With rapid territorial domination, the Rock players did not find more success. Firstly because the Reims defense, particularly axial, with the successive and saving tackles ofEmmanuel Agbadou et Cédric Kipréhave repeatedly repelled opposing attempts. Also because the Monegasques were uninspired and very clumsy, like Takumi Minamino often at the conclusion, often off target. And when the Japanese from Monaco or Eliesse Ben Seghir managed to find the target, By Johann Diouf was vigilant to prevent the ball from entering. No goal conceded, but no victory either. Failing to rejoice in an inglorious dynamic (1 victory in 8 matches and no goals scored in 3 matches), the Rémois can be satisfied with their newfound solidity and the few points they have picked up. Here they are 10th at the break. There is one match left in the Coupe de France, against Still Mutzig to end the year, with a victory, finally…
MATCH SHEET
STADE DE REIMS 0-0 MONACO
SPECTATORS : 15.859
ARBITRATOR : M. Romain Lissorgue
WARNINGS – For Rémois Diouf (84th) – For Monegasques Magassa (40th), Ouattara (57th), Golovin (90+3rd)
REIMS : Diouf – Akieme, Agbadou, Cyprus, Buta – Kone, Atangana (Fofana, 68th), Munetsi – Nakamura (Sangui, 84th), Diakité (Salama, 79th), Ito (Diakhon, 84th). Entr : Luke Elsner
MONACO : Köhn – Mawissa (Henrique, 78e), Kehrer, Singo, Teze (Salisu, 68e) – Golovin, Magassa (Camara, 80e), Ben Seghir – Ouattara (Akliouche, 68e), Ilenikhena (Embolo, 68e), Minamino. Entr: Adi Hütter
MAN OF THE MATCH
RESULTS AND RANKING
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