Monaco United thrash Avignonnais 18-0 ahead of Coupe de France derby

Monaco United continued their perfect start to the season with an emphatic 18-0 victory over AC Avignonnais on Sunday, October 11, extending their winning run to four matches and strengthening their position at the top of the Régional 1 Féminin table.

The Monegasque side dominated from the opening minutes at the Stade Didier-Deschamps, establishing a commanding lead before half-time and maintaining their intensity throughout the second period. The result leaves Monaco United unbeaten after four league fixtures as they prepare for another historic derby against AS Monaco FF in the Coupe de France.

Jade Prault opened the scoring as Monaco United quickly took control, with captain Rachel Robert among the key figures in an attacking performance that left their opponents struggling to contain the pressure. The hosts were already 9-0 ahead at the interval.

Despite their substantial advantage, Monaco United continued to push forward after the break, adding further goals while also using the match to integrate new players and strengthen the team’s cohesion.

Centre-back Floriane Merlin, who made her first Régional 1 appearance of the season, praised the squad’s focus and team spirit.

The defender said the players had remained committed throughout the match despite the scoreline, adding that collective improvement would be essential if the team were to maintain their position at the top of the table for the remainder of the campaign.

Assistant coach Alexandre Gallet also highlighted the importance of maintaining discipline in such encounters, noting that the players had continued to follow their playing principles rather than allowing their concentration to drop after establishing an early lead.

With promotion to Division 3 among the club’s ambitions, the substantial victory also provides a significant boost to Monaco United’s goal difference, which could prove important in the final league standings.

The success was part of an outstanding weekend for the wider club, with every Monaco United team in action recording a victory. The U15s secured an impressive 7-0 win, while the reserve side maintained their position at the top of their own league. The U18s also claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory, with their coach Élodie Caillet praising the team’s determination while identifying finishing in front of goal as an area for improvement.

Attention now turns to the Coupe de France, where Monaco United will face AS Monaco FF on Sunday, October 18, at the Stade Didier-Deschamps.

The meeting will come just weeks after the sides contested the first-ever women’s football derby between two Monaco-based clubs on September 20, when Monaco United claimed a 3-1 league victory.

Having progressed to the next round with a win away to AS Cagnes-le-Cros, Monaco United will now look to carry their league momentum into the national cup competition.

Gallet said the team’s preparation would remain unchanged despite the importance of the occasion, with the players focused on maintaining their standards and securing qualification for the next round.

The upcoming encounter offers both sides another opportunity to make their mark on women’s football in the Principality, as Monaco United look to extend their impressive run and repeat their success against their local rivals.