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 a 2-1 victory over Lens in a Ligue 1 match on Friday, securing their position at the top of the table. Folarin Balogun, who made his first appearance of the season, scored the winning goal in the 76th minute, his first since the World Cup. Paris Brunner had put Monaco ahead in the first half with his sixth goal in seven games.
Matthieu Udol equalised for Lens in the second half, but Lens' defense faltered as Jonathan Gradit scored an own goal in the 84th minute. Balogun, a former Arsenal striker, returned to action for Monaco after a brief stint on the bench and earlier controversy surrounding a red card received during the USA's World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The win kept Monaco unbeaten in five matches, leaving them three points ahead of nearest rivals Lille and Rennes before the weekend's remaining fixtures.
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