Jonathan Mensah commandeers Evian TG's defence as they hold Monaco

Published on: 08 November 2013
Jonathan Mensah commandeers Evian TG's defence as they hold Monaco
Jonathan Mensah gets the better off Falcao in a tackle

By Akyereko Frimpong Manson

Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah advertised one of the best defensive displays in the French top-flight as he helped Evian TG to snatch a vital away point from title-hopefuls AS Monaco in a 1-1 draw on Friday night. 

Mensah, playing just his second game after returning from a 4 week injury lay-off did enough to contain the attacking prowess of James Rodríguez as well as the venomous Falcao.

Evian went ahead in the 20th minute through Danish forward Daniel Wass who bombed through the hosts defence with an explosive pace before shooting home for goal.

Falcao stole the leveller for Monaco seven minutes later after picking a nice pass from James Rodríguez but the steadfastness of Jonathan Mensah and his marshal instincts in defence ensure Evian emerged out of the Stade Louis II. with a crucial away point.

The Black Stars center-back walked straight into the starting line-up after recovering from injury and he appears into shape.

However, Ghana coach James Kwesi Appiah left him out of his team to face Egypt on November 19 in the second-leg of the 2014 World Cup qualifying play-off.

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