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French Cup: Keita Balde’s brace powers Monaco past St-Pryve St-Hilaire

Monaco are through to the French Cup Round of 16 after a 3-1 victory over St-Pryve St-Hilaire on Monday evening, with Keita Balde netting a brace.

Having eliminated Toulouse FC in the Round of 64, the fourth division outfit came into the clash full of hopes; however, they bowed to a superior Red and Whites.

Balde handed Robert Moreno’s men an early lead after beating goalkeeper Charles-Henry Chatelin in the 12th minute.

The Senegalese completed his double 17 minutes later thanks to Wissam Ben Yedder’s assist. Nine minutes into the half time break, Yedder made it 3-0 with Ruben Aguilar the provider.