Valencia vs. Monaco: Goals, Highlights from Champions League Play-off
Valencia wasted little time jumping ahead of Monaco in their Champions League play-off on Wednesday evening.
Rodrigo hit home from point-blank range to give the hosts a quick 1-0 advantage in the fourth minute.
"Rodrigo ouvre le score pour Valence face à Monaco ! 1-0 ! pic.twitter.com/2Xk2nLJbGW
— L'Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) August 19, 2015"
Rodrigo was left unmarked to hit home Sofiane Feghouli's knockdown to break a typically stout Monaco defence.
"Monaco supposed to be water-tight in defence etc - that was shambles, if Rodrigo hadn't scored, Alcacer was unmarked and woulda tapped in.
— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) August 19, 2015"
Mario Pasalic equalised for Monaco shortly after the restart, as the Chelsea man on-loan at Monaco pounced on a rebound in the box.
"Pasalic goal #UCL #VAL-#MON https://t.co/NErVv9twWJ
— Antonio d'Amuri (@cosimodamu) August 19, 2015"
Daniel Parejo restored the Spanish side's lead, hitting home in the 59th minute.
"Parejo redonne l'avantage à Valence ! 2-1 ! https://t.co/O0HSqCvWZT
— L'Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) August 19, 2015"
Feghouli got on the scoresheet and put Valencia into a commanding position in the tie, scoring Valencia's third goal of the night to make it 3-1.
"3-1 pour Valence. But de Feghouli. #VALASM pic.twitter.com/DrJFimhsw4
— Salon Football Club (@SalonFootClub) August 19, 2015"
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