Anderlecht 1 - 1 Monaco : Lacina Traore scores late equaliser to rescue 1-1 draw for Monaco at Anderlecht

Lacina Traore scored an 85th-minute equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw for Monaco away at Anderlecht in the Europa League Group J match.

In a largely even contest, Anderlecht, who led from the 11th minute after Guillaume Gillet's goal, had been close to victory until Traore capitalised on the Ligue 1 side's growing pressure.

Gillet had been recalled to Anderlecht's starting XI in a match that also represented Fabio Coentrao's first start since his arrival on loan from Real Madrid, and swiftly impressed with his reaction.

Volleying in from Dennis Praet's left-wing cross after escaping Elderson Echiejile, the midfielder's strong effort went straight through Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic.

Both teams wasted further chances before Coentrao, in the 34th minute, tested Silvio Proto with a swerving shot the goalkeeper managed to palm away.

The first half concluded with Monaco improving, inspired largely by Coentrao's threat on the left wing, after Anderlecht had impressed in the opening 25 minutes.

Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim reacted to the deficit by introducing the 6ft 8ins Traore at half-time, and when they still trailed after 65 minutes he moved Coentrao to left-back and brought on the attacking Stephan El Shaarawy for Elderson.

Traore had threatened, but in the 74th minute Anderlecht manager Besnik Hasi subbed Frank Acheampong on for Matias Suarez in an attempt to close out the game and secure a vital victory and a clean sheet.

Instead, Monaco's pressure continued to build and When El Shaarawy forced a save from Proto from close range, Traore capitalised to head in the equalising goal and earn his side a point.