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Coventry defeats Monaco 2-0 in final pre-season match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:42 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Coventry defeats Monaco 2-0 in final pre-season match

Summary

Coventry City secured a 2-0 victory over AS Monaco in their last pre-season game at the Coventry Building Society Arena on August 15. Goals from Ellis Simms and Loum Tchaouna in the first half ensured the win as manager Frank Lampard praised the team's performance and attitude. The match also marked the return of Gustavo Hamer, which was well received by the crowd. Coventry looks ahead to their Premier League opener next weekend.

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•Coventry wins 2-0 against AS Monaco in pre-season finale
•Ellis Simms and Loum Tchaouna scored in the first half
•Gustavo Hamer returned to action during the match
•Frank Lampard praised the team's performance
•Coventry prepares for Premier League opener next weekend

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11:42 AMYahoo Sports — Coventry brush aside Monaco to complete pre-season campaign

What they're saying

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Coventry boss Frank Lampard was full of praise for his team's "performances and attitude" as they warmed up for next weekend's Premier league return with an impressive 2-0 win over Monaco at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Friday night. First half goals from Ellis Simms and Loum Tchaouna were to be enough to defeat the Ligue 1 side, with the highlight of the second period being the return of Gustavo Hamer which drew a huge cheer from the home crowd. "It was a great fixture because they're a high level team," Lampard said post-match.
— Yahoo Sports

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