In a frustrating night for Monaco, Le Havre secured a heroic 1-1 draw this Sunday (28th) at Stade Océane, in Matchday 31 of Ligue 1 2024/25. The home team opened the scoring with Ahmed Hassan Koka at 22’ in the first half, but Monaco responded with Mika Biereth at 61’, securing a crucial point in their Champions League pursuit. The result delays Monaco’s European ambitions, while Le Havre breathes slightly easier in the relegation battle.
🔹 Final Score: Le Havre 1-1 Monaco
🔹 Venue: Stade Océane (Le Havre) | Attendance: 14,500
🔹 Referee: [Referee Name]
📊 KEY STATISTICS
| Stat | Le Havre | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Total Shots | 9 | 20 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 7 |
| Fouls Committed | 12 | 13 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
📉 LEAGUE IMPACT: MONACO MISSES CHANCE TO ENTER TOP 4
With the draw, Monaco remains in 4th place with 55 points, missing an opportunity to overtake Lille (56 points) and close in on Marseille (58) in the Champions League race. Meanwhile, Le Havre (28 points) temporarily escapes the relegation playoff spot, sitting one point above Saint-Étienne (17th).
📌 UPDATED LEAGUE TABLE (TOP 5 + LE HAVRE)
| Pos | Team | Points | Played | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | PSG | 78 | 31 | +53 |
| 2nd | Marseille | 58 | 31 | +23 |
| 3rd | Lille | 56 | 31 | +17 |
| 4th | Monaco | 55 | 31 | +22 |
| 5th | Lyon | 54 | 31 | +20 |
| … | … | … | … | … |
| 16th | Le Havre | 28 | 31 | -18 |
🔍 TACTICAL ANALYSIS: WHAT WORKED (AND WHAT DIDN’T)
✅ MONACO: DOMINANCE WITHOUT FINISHING
- Midfield Control: With Denis Zakaria and Lamine Camara, Monaco held 62% possession but lacked the final pass.
- Quality Goal: Mika Biereth finished clinically after a cross from Caio Henrique.
- Defensive Fragility: Struggled against Le Havre’s counterattacks.
❌ MONACO’S MISTAKES
- Wasteful in Attack: Aleksandr Golovin missed two clear chances in the 2nd half.
- Slow Defense: Guillermo Maripán was beaten in key moments.
✅ LE HAVRE: GRIT & DISCIPLINE
- Compact Defense: Closed spaces and forced Monaco into long-range efforts.
- Lethal Counters: Used Nabil Alioui’s speed to threaten.
🌟 TOP PERFORMERS
Ahmed Hassan Koka (Le Havre)
- 1 goal (header, 57’)
- 83% pass accuracy
- Man of the Match
Mika Biereth (Monaco)
- 1 goal (22’)
- 4 shots (2 on target)
Arthur Desmas (Le Havre GK)
- 4 crucial saves
- 100% aerial success
🎥 KEY MOMENTS
- 22’ – Le Havre Goal: Short corner, Ahmed Hassan Koka slots it home. 0-1.
- 61’ – Monaco equalise: Caio Henrique crosses, and Biereth heads in. 1-1.
- 72’ – Miracle Save: M. Gorgelin denies Mika’s powerful strike.
📅 NEXT FIXTURES
- Monaco: Hosts Saint Étiene.
- Le Havre: Visits Auxerre in a relegation dogfight.
💡MONACO STUMBLES, LE HAVRE HANGS ON
Monaco controlled play but lacked cutting edge, dropping 2 precious points. Le Havre, with heart and tactical discipline, proved they won’t go down without a fight.
