Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was at his absolute best on Sunday, setting up a goal to help Paris FC secure an impressive 3–1 win over AS Monaco in Ligue 1.
Making his seventh appearance of the ongoing season, the Nigerian international put in an outstanding performance, terrorizing the visitors’ defense throughout the contest.
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Paris FC set the tone early with intense pressing and direct attacking play, putting Monaco’s backline under heavy pressure right from the opening whistle.
The hosts capitalized on their early momentum by breaking the deadlock, punishing a defensive lapse from Monaco to take a well-deserved lead into the halftime break.
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Monaco attempted to assert control after the restart and carved out several opportunities, but Paris FC remained lethal on the counter-attack, with Simon at the heart of their offensive transitions. The home side ruthlessly doubled their advantage to put themselves in a commanding position.
Although the visitors managed to pull a goal back to set up a tense finish, Paris FC shut the door with a third goal in the closing stages, wrapping up all three points in front of their home supporters.
