Football
Golovin’s double brought Monaco victory over Metz in Ligue 1, the Russian surpassed Henry and Mbappe in the list of club scorers
Alexander Golovin (foreground) / Photo: © IMAGO/Norbert Scanella / imago-images.de / Global Look Press
Russian midfielder of Monaco Alexander Golovin scored a double in the match of the 9th round of the French football championship against Metz.
The Monegasques won the match at home with a score of 2:1. Golovin first scored with a long-range strike in the 42nd minute of the game, and in the 55th minute the midfielder scored with a direct free-kick. The Russian will play the entire match. The visitors’ goal was scored by Lamine Kamara (4).
For Golovin, these are the 28th and 29th goals for Monaco. The Russian took 37th place in the list of club scorers, ahead of Thierry Henry (28 goals), Bernardo Silva (28) and Kylian Mbappe (27). Monaco’s top scorer is Delio Onnis (193).
Monaco (20 points) leads the French Championship standings, Metz (8) is 16th. This season in Ligue 1, Golovin has scored four goals and provided an assist.
French Championship. 9th round
“Monaco” (Monaco) – “Metz” (Metz) – 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: Golovin, 42, 55. – Kamara, 4.
Source: Sportbox
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