Liverpool 2:3 AS Monaco — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

AS Monaco came from behind to beat Liverpool 2-3 in a Club Friendly, with Florian Wirtz scoring once for the hosts but Aleksandr Golovin, Mika Biereth and Paris Brunner sealing the visitors' win in a topsy-turvy contest. Liverpool led 2-0 inside half an hour through Alexander Isak and Wirtz, the latter assisted by Isak, before Golovin pulled one back unassisted just before the break.

The turning point arrived after the interval, as Monaco seized control of the contest. Biereth levelled unassisted on 56 minutes, and Brunner completed the comeback with an 88th-minute strike set up by Anis Soubeir, leaving Liverpool to rue a second half in which they managed just one shot.

The numbers tell a tale of two halves, with Liverpool dominant early — 14 shots in the first period against Monaco's four — but Monaco's second-half surge of 10 shots flipped the narrative, and their four corners underscored greater sustained pressure despite near-equal possession. Florian Wirtz was the standout with a rating of 8.6, his goal and midfield industry anchoring Liverpool's bright start. CheckLive's model clearly favoured AS Monaco, and the result confirmed that read, even if the visitors needed a late winner to make it so.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Liverpool vs AS Monaco?

Liverpool 2-3 AS Monaco (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Alexander Isak (16', assist Ryan Gravenberch) for Liverpool; Florian Wirtz (29', assist Alexander Isak) for Liverpool; Aleksandr Golovin (44') for AS Monaco; Mika Biereth (56') for AS Monaco; Paris Brunner (88', assist Anis Soubeir) for AS Monaco.

Was AS Monaco's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

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