Caen peg back Monaco to move up to third

A late equaliser saw Caen steal a 2-2 draw with Monaco and temporarily lift them into third in Ligue 1, as the visitors missed a chance to strengthen their grip on second.

Monaco's Thomas Lemar celebrates after scoring a free kick against Caen

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Substitute Christian Kouakou scored a close-range overhead kick to finish the scoring at Stade Michel d'Ornano, as Caen continue their unlikely bid for Champions League qualification.

Monaco took the lead shortly before the hour-mark when Thomas Lemar scored a beautiful curling free-kick, but Caen hit back soon after as Julian Feret converted from the penalty spot following a handball in the box.

Bernardo Silva then seemed to have helped his side to steal a crucial three points as he waltzed into the opposition box before squaring a cross that was turned into his own net by defender Alaeddine Yahia - before Kouakou restoed parity for a final time.

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The point edges Caen up into third, although five teams could yet overhaul them over the weekend's remaining fixtures.

Monaco now sit 22 points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain having played a game more, but they remain eight points ahead of their opponents.

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