Eliesse Ben Seghir Dominates Strasbourg with Two Goals
- Monaco trailed after Strasbourg's Guéla Doué scored the opening goal in the first half.
- Eliesse Ben Seghir scored two goals, including a penalty, as Monaco came back in the second half.
- The victory keeps Monaco in the race for the title, now only three points behind Paris Saint-Germain.
On November 9, 2024, Monaco secured a 3-1 victory over Strasbourg in the French league, showcasing late-game prowess. The match unfolded at Strasbourg's Stade de la Meinau, where the home team initially took the lead in the 29th minute through Guéla Doué's goal amid defensive lapses from Monaco. Monaco responded in the second half, highlighting their speed and technique on counterattacks. A pivotal moment came in the 79th minute when a video review led to a penalty for Monaco, which Ben Seghir converted effortlessly. He followed this with another goal in the 89th minute, further demonstrating his talent as a 19-year-old midfielder. George Ilenikhena sealed the win with a goal in the 91st minute. This victory propelled Monaco to within three points of league leaders Paris Saint-Germain, marking a significant step in their title challenge. The match was also noted for an unusual incident with referee Bastien Dechepy, who had to be replaced during the game due to injury.