Lorient beat AS Monaco 1-0 thanks to a 61st-minute penalty.

Lorient hosted AS Monaco in a Ligue 1 clash at the Stade du Moustoir – Yves Allainmat on 18 October 2026. Both sides entered the match seeking a win, and the atmosphere was typical of a tightly contested French top-flight encounter.

How it unfolded

The first half progressed without any major incidents, and the deadlock was broken shortly after the restart. In the 57th minute, Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, the first booking of the game. Three minutes later, another Monaco player, Denis Zakaria, received a yellow card for a bad foul, and at the same minute Flávio Nazinho was also booked, bringing the visitors to two cautions in quick succession.

The decisive moment arrived in the 61st minute when Lorient were awarded a penalty. Noah Cadiou stepped up and calmly slotted the ball with his right foot into the bottom right corner, giving the home side a 1-0 lead.

Just five minutes after the goal, Cadiou himself was cautioned for a bad foul, adding a yellow card to his name. The match continued with both teams probing for another breakthrough, but discipline remained a theme. In the 76th minute, Lorient midfielder Arsène Kouassi was shown a yellow card.

Monaco’s frustrations grew as the clock ticked on. In the 80th minute, Christian Mawissa received a yellow card for a bad foul, marking the fourth booking for the visitors. No further goals were scored, and Lorient held on to claim all three points.

Standout performers

The match’s decisive contribution came from Noah Cadiou, who not only converted the penalty that settled the game but also featured in the booking list, reflecting his involvement in both attack and defensive duties.

Match facts

  • Final score: Lorient 1-0 AS Monaco
  • Scorer: Noah Cadiou (61') – penalty
  • Bookings:
    • Mohammed Salisu (Monaco) – 57'
    • Denis Zakaria (Monaco) – 60'
    • Flávio Nazinho (Monaco) – 60'
    • Noah Cadiou (Lorient) – 66'
    • Arsène Kouassi (Lorient) – 76'
    • Christian Mawissa (Monaco) – 80'
  • Venue: Stade du Moustoir – Yves Allainmat, Lorient

What it means

Lorient’s narrow win means they collect three points from the encounter, while AS Monaco leave the ground empty-handed, having failed to break the deadlock despite a series of bookings that disrupted their rhythm.