Mika Biereth's Hat-Trick Leads AS Monaco to Decisive 4-2 Win Over Auxerre

Mika Biereth emerged as the star at Stade Louis-II, scoring a hat-trick that propelled AS Monaco to a 4-2 triumph against AJ Auxerre on Saturday. This victory, observed by club president Dmitry Rybolovlev, marks Monaco’s second consecutive win, reinforcing their position in third place in Ligue 1.

The game commenced with high expectations following Monaco’s recent win over Rennes. Despite a strong start, Monaco found it challenging to dismantle Auxerre’s robust defense. The situation seemed dire as Monaco trailed 2-1 at halftime following a penalty retake scored by Auxerre's Jubal. However, a tactical shift and three substitutions by coach Adi Hütter at the break changed the dynamics, setting the stage for Biereth's outstanding performance in the second half.

Biereth’s equalizer, assisted by Breel Embolo, ignited hope 12 minutes into the second half. He then completed his hat-trick with two more goals within eight minutes, decisively turning the game in Monaco’s favor. The team maintained its lead against Auxerre’s late attempts to recover, securing a vital win that keeps their Champions League prospects alive as the season heads into its crucial phase.