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A perfect response from Folarin Balogun! USMNT star provides goal and assist for Monaco after penalty disasterclass in first start

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  • Balogun scores in Monaco win
  • Assists game-winner
  • Responds to penalty disasterclass

After missing two penalties in Monaco's recent loss to Nice, Balogun retained his place in the club's starting XI, scoring the fourth goal of a crazy 3-2 win over Marseille at the Stade Louis II.

Balogun's goal came with his side trailing 2-1 as the American star levelled the scoreline with a fantastic finish. It was his second goal since joining the club, and certainly one of the most important of his young career as he showed he can bounce back from a major setback.

He wasn't done, though, as Balogun then turned provider in the second half for Maghnes Akliouche, who had set up the American's first-half goal. Akliouche gave Monaco the 3-2 lead as they went on to seal all three points from a crazy match that saw Balogun play a part in two goals.