Monaco missed the chance to move level on points with second-placed Marseille in Ligue 1 as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Nantes on Friday despite a second-half comeback.

In a thrilling Ligue 1 match, Monaco drew 2-2 against Nantes after coming back from a two-goal deficit. Matthis Abline and Kelvin Amian scored early for Nantes, but Monaco's Breel Embolo and Mohammed Salisu quickly equalized.

Monaco came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Nantes, maintaining their position in Ligue 1 and closing the gap on leaders PSG.

Mika Biereth’s career resembles that of a journeyman despite him being only 21. When the London-born Danish striker joined Monaco last week it was already his fifth club.

Black Stars centre-back Mohammed Salisu rescued a point for AS Monaco in their Ligue 1 with his first goal in France against FC Nantes on Friday evening.

Monaco were on course for a third defeat in six Ligue 1 matches, but fought back for a share of the spoils against Nantes.

Adi Hutter's Monaco have 31 points, miss chance to level on points with 2nd place Olympique Marseille in standings - Anadolu Ajansı

NANTES, France — Nantes has lifted itself out the Ligue 1 relegation zone after ... lead through Matthis Abline and Kelvin Amian but Breel Embolo and Mohammed Salisu scored in a span of seven ...

Thomas was the provider again as the hosts doubled their advantage within two minutes of the restart, with Kelvin Amain profiting on this occasion. However, Monaco halved the deficit five minutes later through Breel Embolo, while Mohammed Salisu headed in a 59th-minute equaliser from Lamine Camara's corner.

AS Monaco (third in Ligue 1) and Montpellier HSC (18th) take the pitch at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier on Friday at 1:00 PM ET.AS Monaco’s last game was a 2-2 draw away from home

Nantes had won just one of their last 13 league games, but they took the lead in the 12th minute with Sorba Thomas setting up Matthis Abline.

The No. 3 club in Ligue 1, AS Monaco, plays at 16th-ranked FC Nantes at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Friday at 1:00 PM ET.AS Monaco faced Paris Saint-Germain at home in its last match and