After winning the title of district champions in their first season, Monaco United further asserted their ambitions by claiming the Marenco Cup with an 11-0 victory over Villeneuve-Loubet in the final.
The Marenco Cup, considered one of the benchmark competitions in District 06, was a major objective for Monaco United. Going into the tournament as favorites, they knew it was crucial to prove themselves.
Monaco’s road to the final was controlled, eventually leading them to face a team they had defeated twice in the regular season. However, finals present different circumstances, where all that matters is the performance on that day.
From kickoff, the team played with high intensity and dominated possession. Monaco United’s opening goal applied pressure to their opponents early in the match as they moved into halftime with a 4-0 lead.
As a result, coach Marco Simone had the opportunity to allow each player on the roster to take part in the match and be part of the occasion. The changes proved effective in the second half, as Monaco United continued to control the game. A struggling Villeneuve-Loubet team was unable to match the pace of Monaco United as Monaco added seven more goals in the second half.
The 11-0 final score capped off a dominant team performance by Monaco. This victory is symbolic for a young club continuing to establish itself. Speaking after the match, Marco Simone said he was “Very happy to win a first trophy after only nine months of this journey and to bring it quickly to Monaco… It was a great final, beyond the result itself.”
As Monaco United builds on the momentum of a historic first season, preparations must now begin for the club’s next challenge. The Mediterranean Cup final takes place on 17th May in which Monaco will face off against Olympique de Marseille’s reserve team. As the first District team to ever reach the final of this competition, Monaco must prepare to compete against clubs playing at much higher levels.
Stay updated with Monaco Life: sign up for our free newsletter, catch our podcast on Spotify, and follow us across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Tik Tok.
Photo credit: Flare Vision