Balogun returns as Monaco beat Lens to continue strong Ligue 1 start
Folarin Balogun made his first appearance of the season as Monaco continued their strong start with a 2-1 win over Lens.
Monaco secured their dominant start to the Ligue 1 season with a 2-1 victory over Lens on Friday, reclaiming the top spot in the table. Folarin Balogun, who returned to action for the principality club after the World Cup, made his first appearance of the campaign in the 76th minute and scored the decisive goal. Paris Brunner gave Monaco an early lead with his sixth goal in seven matches this season, while Matthieu Udol equalized for Lens with a header in the 60th minute.
Lens' coach Dino Toppmoeller was sacked just six games into the season and was replaced by Yannick Cahuzac, a former Lens player and member of his previous staff. Despite Cahuzac's efforts, the team lost the match when Jonathan Gradit headed into his own net in the 84th minute. Monaco remains unbeaten in five matches, sitting three points clear of nearest rivals Lille and Rennes heading into the weekend's remaining matches.
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