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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Balogun scores fourth of year</li><li>Sets up another for Minamino</li><li>Monaco fall 5-2</li></ul>Balogun and Monaco were unable to take down PSG in Friday, as they failed to take a chance to go level with the Ligue 1 giants atop the Ligue 1 table.The U.S. men's national team star did score in the 75th minute, though, but by that point the game was effectively over thanks to a second-half blitz from PSG.GOAL analyzes Balogun's performance from the Parc Des Princes...

USMNT star Folarin Balogun bags a goal, but Monaco collapse in embarrassing Ligue 1 defeat to PSG

The hosts seized an early lead in the 18th minute, with Portuguese star Goncalo Ramos netting his third goal of the season.Monaco fought back with a goal of their own just two minutes later, with Balogun's pressing leading to a Gianluigi Donnarumma mistake. The Italian's attempt to play the ball out of the back ended in a Takumi Minamino goal, equaling the score at one a-piece.PSG wouldn't be denied, though, as Kylian Mbappe made it 2-1 from the penalty spot in the 39th minute, giving the hosts the momentum going into halftime. It was a bit nervy in the second half, but PSG eventually put the game to bed via a world-class Ousmane Dembele goal. Moments later, Vitinha added a fourth, totally ending Monaco's hopes of a comeback.It didn't stop Balogun, though, as the American broke through in the 75th minute go make it 4-2 and end his own day on something of a high. The goal didn't mean much, though, as Randal Kolo Muani essentially erased it with a fifth for the Parisians in stoppage-time.

WHAT HAPPENED?

WIth the loss, Monaco squandered a chance to really make a statement in the title race, as they entered the match just three points behind league-leaders PSG with Nice sandwiched between the two. However, with the win, PSG now have a six point advantage on Monaco, who will remain in third place after this weekend regardless of what happens elsewhere.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Even aside from his goal, it's fair to say that Balogun did have a good game leading the line for Monaco.His holdup play was solid throughout as he did feel involved in the attack. More importantly, his pressing was relentless, as he single-handedly created Monaco's first by pressing what should have been a lost cause. It wasn't though, as his effort led to a Donnarumma mishap for Monaco's first.Monaco's second, though, was all him. The forward broke through all alone and provided a composed finish, leaving Donnarumma no chance.Ultimately, there was no way back for Monaco, but Balogun certainly did his part.

USMNT IMPACT

Folarin Balogun (8/10):Got his goal and set up another one, even if he won't be credited with the assist. Now has four goals on the season and performances like this will certainly keep him in the Monaco XI.

GOAL'S RATINGS

As Monaco will return home for their next match, when they host Montpelier in Ligue 1 action on December 3. With just four matches left in the calendar year, Balogun will look to bolster his total before the turn of the year. For the French side as a whole, though, they'll look to improve on their performance from Friday, in what ended up being a disaster of a second half.

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR BALOGUN?

USMNT star Folarin Balogun bags a goal, but Monaco collapse in embarrassing Ligue 1 defeat to PSG | Goal.com UK

Folarin Balogun scored a goal for Monaco and set up another, but it wasn&apos;t enough to upset Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Friday.