Key Takeaways:
- Strasbourg triumphed 3:1 over Monaco to advance to the French Cup quarter-finals
- Julio Enciso netted a brace for the home side, scoring in the 55th and 61st minutes
- Strasbourg will face Reims in their pursuit of a semi-final place
Match Overview
Strasbourg secured their passage to the French Cup quarter-finals after overcoming Monaco 3:1 on home soil. Marshall Godo opened the scoring in the 7th minute, with Julio Enciso adding strikes in the 55th and 61st minutes. Mika Biereth replied for Monaco in the 58th minute, but it was not enough to keep the visitors in the competition.
First Half: Early Strike and Fierce Battles
The match got off to a lively start as Strasbourg capitalised on an early opportunity. In the 7th minute, Panichelli delivered a pinpoint cross which Marshall Godo headed beyond Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Köhn, marking Godo’s fifth goal in as many matches for Strasbourg.
Both sides demonstrated a combative edge following the opener. Referee Jérémie Stinat asserted authority in the game, booking four players inside the opening 30 minutes. Denis Zakaria, Vanderson, and Mika Biereth of Monaco were shown yellow cards, while Strasbourg’s Valentin Barco was also cautioned.
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Quality in the final third proved elusive as the half progressed, with further frustration arriving for Monaco when Aleksandr Golovin received a yellow card in the 41st minute. The teams went into the interval with Strasbourg holding a narrow advantage.
Second Half: Goals Galore and Decisive Moments
After the break, Strasbourg made a decisive move towards victory. Valentin Barco provided an incisive pass to Julio Enciso, who beat Philipp Köhn one-on-one in the 55th minute to double the lead.
Monaco responded almost immediately. Mika Biereth, already on a yellow, converted at the other end just three minutes later, driving the ball into the bottom left corner and giving the visitors hope of a comeback.
That hope, however, was short-lived. Just after the hour mark, Enciso was quickest to the loose ball in the penalty box and fired home for his second of the evening in the 61st minute, restoring the hosts’ two-goal cushion.
Monaco attempted to rally, with Simon Adingra denied by a sharp reflex save from Mike Penders in the 65th minute. The visitors came closest to narrowing the deficit in the 82nd minute as Balogun struck the crossbar, but could not capitalise further.
Subsequent chances fell to Muzambo and Vanderson, but they failed to trouble the scorers as Strasbourg finished the match in control.
Statistical Highlights
| Scorers (Strasbourg) | Minute |
|---|---|
| Marshall Godo | 7′ |
| Julio Enciso | 55′, 61′ |
| Scorer (Monaco) | Minute |
| Mika Biereth | 58′ |
Next Opponent: Strasbourg Set to Face Reims
This fixture concluded the round-of-16 for the French Cup, with the preceding seven ties taking place over the two previous days. Strasbourg’s reward is a quarter-final clash against Ligue 2 side Reims, who last year contested the final against Paris Saint-Germain before suffering relegation from Ligue 1.
Monaco’s Season Takes Another Hit
For Monaco, the defeat compounds a difficult season. The team currently occupies tenth place in Ligue 1 and will now focus on reviving their fortunes domestically, while their remaining highlight is progression to the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds.
