Folarin Balogun at AS Monaco

That cost the 25 year old Palermo a 10-year exile from the NT.

 

The chance of missing one penalty is about 20%, the chance of missing two is about 4% and the chance of missing three is about 1%.

Given that it's very rare for any team (let alone any player) to take 3 PK's in a game, I think that Palermo's record is probably safe.

 

Starts:

👥 Le 𝗫𝗜 𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲́𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 🆚 @OM_Officiel

🤝 @VBET_fr

‣ #ASMOM pic.twitter.com/vGni0wSJes

— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) September 30, 2023

 

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢 !!!

Le buteur monégasque remet les deux équipes à égalité 💥

23' | 2⃣-2⃣ #ASMOM pic.twitter.com/6Gq9MM2MZ8

— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) September 30, 2023

What a goal for Folarin Balogun 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UVzY2owVWO

— Takes 🇺🇸 (@USMNTTAKES) September 30, 2023

 

I just have to say, Flo's goals are quality scores.

 

Stop rhyming, I mean it!

 

Is this the first time this season they've tried a 2 striker formation?

 

And Glo for the chest-pass assist

 

2-forward formation was Flo's lineup in his prior team.

 

Good recovery from last game

 

Long as this guy let's his play do the talking, he'll do just fine. And good point @Gorky. Could have easily fallen into a funk after that disastrous day from the spot.

 

Also good on the manager for showing some confidence in Balo and starting him again.

 

Nice pass from Flo to a streaking RWer. Excellent save from the keep.

 

The confidence was shown when they paid a fortune on him. The manager has little choice but to make it work out.

 

Monaco win 3-2 and go first in the league (temporarily?).

 

There are going to be at least 2 English relegation teams kicking themselves for not putting the money into Balogun. Hopefully Fulham isn't one of them.

 

Man, I watched a lot of that game and totally forgot about those two penalties. He really played well.

 

Are we certain he wanted a Fulham type club over Monaco in the end?

 

I don’t think Fulham made a serious run at him. He would have been a good addition for the club- I wish we had bought him. But he would not be getting as good service as Fulham’s midfield struggles to create good chances.

 

I will always wish the best for Fulham, but I am very happy we don't have any strikers toiling away at Craven Cottage.

 

Yeah, it’s sad. Worse is that now I have to cheer for a Mexican striker to score, and he can’t. It’s just terrible.

 

He wastes neither movement nor touches. Impressive.

 

First touch is good and then he gets the ball off his foot so quickly. Nice strike and the ball is in the back of the net before you realize it. Flo is a very technical and efficient striker.