AS Monaco won 0-1 at Le Havre in Ligue 1, E. Dier's early goal standing as the difference. A later home effort was ruled out, and the visitors closed out the match without needing a second.
Match Summary
The contest opened on Monaco's terms. E. Dier scored after 14 minutes, with Nazinho assisting, and Le Havre were behind at Stade Océane from that point. The hosts thought they had a way back in the 26th minute through A. Richardson, but the goal was cancelled and did not count. Referee J. Pignard then had a busy spell with the home team. A. Richardson, F. Doucoure and V. Sasso were all shown yellow cards before half-time, leaving Le Havre a goal down with three players already booked.
Both sides had started in a 4-2-3-1. After the interval Monaco protected the lead they already had. Vanderson and A. Golovin collected yellows either side of the 65th minute, yet Le Havre still could not force an equalizer. The scoreline stayed 0-1 through to the end.
Key Moments
The cancelled chance for A. Richardson was the swing that never arrived. Le Havre would have been level instead of still chasing, and Monaco would have had to reopen a game they already led.
