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Fekir's 95th-minute free-kick lifts Lyon to win over Monaco

Robert Pratta / Reuters

The Ligue 1 battle between Olympique Lyonnais and AS Monaco was nothing short of entertaining.

After a first half that featured four goals in 23 minutes, it looked as though Lyon and Monaco were destined to play out a draw. Nabil Fekir appeared to tally the winning goal in the 90th minute, but it was chalked off for offside.

Refusing to be denied the winner, Fekir rocketed a 25-yard free-kick past Danijel Subasic's outstretched fingertips in the 95th minute, giving Lyon a 3-2 victory over the reigning champion and three points in the fight for third place in Ligue 1.

Fekir, who put Lyon ahead in the first half, boasts seven goals and four assists in nine Ligue 1 appearances, and is defining himself as one of the most lethal attacking footballers in the top flight of French football.

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