Moses Simon orchestrates Monaco downfall as Paris FC dominate in style
Moses Simon delivered a standout display on Friday night, setting the tempo as Paris FC cruised to a commanding 4-1 win over AS Monaco at Stade Jean Bouin.
The Nigerian winger’s creativity proved decisive, as his early assist helped unlock Monaco’s defense and paved the way for a dominant team performance.
Moses Simon pulls strings as Paris FC take early control
Simon wasted little time making his mark, orchestrating the opening goal and putting Monaco under immediate pressure.
His influence in the final third was clear, as Paris FC surged into a two-goal lead inside the opening eight minutes through Jonathan Ikoné and Ciro Immobile.
While Simon’s assist grabbed attention, he remained at the heart of everything positive for the hosts.
The 30-year-old now has three assists and three goals in 25 league appearances this season, underlining his importance in Paris FC’s attacking setup.
Paris FC dominance ends Monaco’s historic winning streak
Paris FC’s intensity proved too much for Monaco, who came into the match on a seven-game winning run—the longest across Europe’s top five leagues.
Although Folarin Balogun pulled one back and extended his scoring streak to seven consecutive matches, the visitors struggled to cope with the home side’s pace and movement.
Simon featured for 87 minutes before being replaced by Willem Geubbels to warm applause, a reflection of his influence on the game.
The second half removed any doubt about the outcome. Shortly after Paul Pogba made his return from the bench for Monaco, Paris substitute Luca Koleosho produced a stunning long-range strike that bounced in off the crossbar to seal the victory.
The US-born winger, who has Nigerian heritage, continues to attract attention both for his performances and his international eligibility.
Paris FC’s emphatic win marks their biggest result of the season and extends their unbeaten run to seven matches, giving them breathing space in mid-table.
For Monaco, the defeat ends their strong run and dents their hopes of breaking into the top three.
