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The reigning European champions almost made Les Rouge et Blanc pay for that miss instantly, but Philipp Kohn<\/a> came to Monaco\u2019s rescue with a vital block, which prevented Achraf Hakimi<\/a> from edging Les Parisiens<\/a> ahead.<\/p>\n Sebastien Pocognoli\u2019s team fully capitalised on those heroics in the 27th minute – albeit thanks to a dreadful mistake from PSG\u2019s Warren Zaire-Emery<\/a>.<\/p>\n The France international dribbled with the ball inside his own penalty area, but a heavy touch enabled an interception where Balogun<\/a> found Maghnes Akliouche<\/a>, who lashed the ball home in off the post for his fifth Ligue 1 goal of the season.<\/p>\n Despite the hosts having 73% of the first-half possession, they had nothing to show for it, giving Luis Enrique much to ponder at the break.<\/p>\n However, things would soon go from bad to worse for PSG, as Monaco found themselves two goals in front 10 minutes after the restart.<\/p>\n Following a deflection from Vitinha<\/a> inside his own area, the ball arrived at the feet of substitute Aleksandr Golovin<\/a>, and he made no mistake in finding the bottom corner from just over 12 yards out.<\/p>\n Golovin\u2019s second-half introduction was clearly an inspired one as only a tremendous save by Matvey Safonov<\/a> prevented the Russian midfielder from extending the visitors\u2019 lead in sensational style only a couple of minutes later.<\/p>\n The drama intensified with just under 20 minutes left as the hosts grabbed a precious goal to halve the deficit, as Bradley Barcola<\/a>\u2019s deflected strike did just enough to beat Kohn at his near post. <\/p>\n The script indicated a stirring comeback for Enrique\u2019s side, but Pocognoli\u2019s side proceeded to tear that up in emphatic fashion, as Balogun\u2019s wonderful finish from over 20 yards restored Monaco\u2019s two-goal advantage after 73 minutes. <\/p>\n Balogun\u2019s goal completely knocked the stuffing out of PSG, and the ailing champions came close to conceding a fourth late on, when Simon Adingra<\/a>\u2019s effort rattled off the bar.<\/p>\n PSG\u2019s surprise home defeat means that Les Parisiens remain four points clear at the top of Ligue 1, but a victory for RC Lens over FC Metz on Sunday would close that gap to just one.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Monaco\u2019s latest win sees Les Rouge et Blanc move up to fifth position and boosts their hopes of qualifying for next season\u2019s UEFA Champions League.<\/p>\n Flashscore Man of the Match: Folarin Balogun<\/a> (Monaco)<\/p>\n![\"Key](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1c603527-682f-4df3-96db-d6034b0bc771.jpg\" "\\"Key")
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