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Folarin Balogun Shines Again for Monaco, But Injury Cuts Short His Streak

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun subs off with injury after scoring in third straight match for Monaco

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun made headlines once again by scoring in his third consecutive match, but his performance was overshadowed by an injury as Monaco claimed a 2-1 victory over Rennes on Saturday, solidifying their lead in the French league.

Balogun’s decisive goal came in the 22nd minute, showcasing his skill and precision. However, he had to leave the pitch shortly after the hour mark due to a concerning shoulder injury. His status for upcoming international fixtures against Panama and Mexico remains uncertain.

Despite facing challenges in the second half, unbeaten Monaco managed to maintain their narrow lead, allowing them to rise to the top of the league standings. Paris Saint-Germain, trailing by three points, has the opportunity to narrow the gap when they face Nice on Sunday.

The match began with Thilo Kehrer scoring for Monaco just six minutes in, but Rennes quickly responded with an equalizer from Ludovic Blas five minutes later.

Balogun’s goal was a result of a well-timed low pass from Eliesse Ben Seghir. He expertly turned, evaded his defender, and finished with a delicate left-footed chip over Rennes goalkeeper Steve Mandanda, demonstrating his growing confidence on the field.

Blas’ equalizer was equally remarkable, a powerful 25-meter strike that left Monaco’s goalkeeper Philipp Köhn with no chance to react.

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