Radamel Falcao's late strike rescued a point for Monaco against Nice

Radamel Falcao scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Monaco rescued a 2-2 draw in the Cote d'Azur derby against Nice at Stade Louis II.

The hosts had gone into Tuesday night's match looking to close the gap on Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain - and also stay ahead of the chasing pack, and they took the lead after 33 minutes through a controversial effort from Adama Diakhaby with the striker having knocked the ball down with his hand before slotting in from close range.

Nice, looking to cement their place in the top six, were level soon after the restart when Balotelli knocked in his 11th league goal.