KP Boateng assists goal for AC Monza in 2-2 draw against Cosenza

Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng registered an assist for AC Monza on Saturday afternoon when the team drew 2-2 against Cosenza in the Italian Serie B.

In a matchday 18 fixture played at the U-Power Stadium, the home team made a bright start and scored through Antonino Barilla to take the lead in the 8^th minute after he was assisted by Christian Gytkjaer.

Building on the momentum, AC Monza would go on to double their lead in the 26^th minute. This time around, it was KP Boateng who set up striker Christian Gytkjaer to find the back of the net.

Trailing by two goals, Cosenza upped their game in a bid to push for a possible comeback. Fortunately for the side, they found a way through the defense of AC Monza in the 40^th minute.

A Gabriel Paletta own goal with five minutes to end the first half handed the visitors a lifeline for the second 45 minutes.

After recess, the team’s zeal paid off in the 67^th minute when Luca Tremolada scored with a fine effort.

Although both teams chased a third goal in the remaining minutes of the game, neither side could get on the scoresheet and had to settle for a point apiece at the end of the game.

On the matchday where KP Boateng lasted 72 minutes and bowed out with a passing accuracy of 85%, he merited a rating of 7.1 from SofaScore.

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KP Boateng, 33, has featured in 16 matches for AC Monza this season and has contributed four goals and four assists.