Vadim Vasilyev could not fault Monaco following the eight-goal thriller at Etihad Stadium.
Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev compared Tuesday's stunning Champions League result at Manchester City to ice hockey, while he insisted the last-16 tie is not over.
It was a night to remember at Etihad Stadium as City came from behind to trump Monaco 5-3 in a first-leg thriller.
Monaco were in the box seat at half-time, leading 2-1, before Radamel Falcao scored his second to restore the visitors' lead just past the hour-mark, having missed a penalty 11 minutes earlier.
However, the Ligue 1 leaders faded late as City scored three unanswered goals in 11 minutes, but Vasilyev could not fault the French side.