Key Takeaways:
- Monaco claimed a 1-0 victory away to Bodø/Glimt in Norway in the Champions League
- Folarin Balogun netted the decisive goal in the 43rd minute, assisted by Maghnes Akliouche
- Jostein Gundersen was sent off in the 84th minute, leaving Bodø/Glimt with ten men
Match Analysis
Monaco recorded their first victory in this season’s Champions League campaign, overcoming Bodø/Glimt 1-0 in Norway. The Ligue 1 side made the most of their limited attacking opportunities, as Folarin Balogun produced the solitarily decisive strike two minutes before half-time. After a link-up with Maghnes Akliouche, the English striker found himself into an advanced position and fired home from a narrow angle with the ball nestling just beneath the crossbar to give the visitors a slender advantage.
First-ever Champions League goal for Folarin Balogun 🇺🇸⭐️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/FbZkmwYoWB
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Missed Chances and Key Moments
The Norwegian hosts nearly levelled the scores immediately thereafter. In first-half stoppage time, Kasper Høgh managed to get past the Monaco goalkeeper but struck the left post with the goal at his mercy. During the second half, Bodø/Glimt pressed for an equaliser, squandering further promising chances through Høgh and Patrick Berg.
Bodø/Glimt’s challenge became increasingly difficult later in the match, after Jostein Gundersen’s dismissal in the 84th minute saw the home side reduced to ten men for the closing stages.
Standings Update
| Team | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 18 | 5 |
| Bodø/Glimt | 27 | 2 |
As a result of this away win, Monaco have moved up to 18th place in the provisional standings with five points. Bodø/Glimt, meanwhile, find themselves in 27th position, having accumulated just two points to date.
