The first clash between two Monegasque women’s clubs ended before it even began, with AS Monaco Women forfeiting their match against Monaco United this Sunday.
Monegasque women’s football fans have been waiting for this moment for a long time. For the first time, two teams from the Principality were scheduled to face off in an official match on this first day of the championship. Monaco United WFC and the AS Monaco Football Féminin (ASMFF 2) reserve team were scheduled to make history this Sunday, September 14.
But the fans ultimately did not attend this historic first match. The ASM team withdrew, without the club from the Rock providing any reasons for this decision.
Administrative victory and substitution match
In accordance with current regulations, Monaco United automatically inherits a 3-0 victory and ideally begins its season with three points in the standings. This is a mixed blessing for a team that had hoped to kick off its first season with a real test on the pitch.
To keep things moving, the coaching staff led by Marco Simone immediately organized a friendly match in Nice against Club des Moulins, which plays in the same league. This match, won by a large margin by the Monegasques, allowed the players to rediscover the feeling of competition. ” This friendly match, which was won by a large margin, allowed us to rekindle a positive dynamic and continue our preparation for the rest of the season. It also allowed us to observe other players, to put everyone in a real-life situation with adversity, and to continue to build the cohesion of this group that was formed recently ,” Marco Simone said in a press release.
Hope remains intact for local women’s football fans. The return match, scheduled for next May, could finally bring this long-awaited first derby to fruition.
