“Double booking sets confrontational tone as both Pélissier and El Mourabet see yellow”
“Triple substitution by one side signals desperate search for winner”
Auxerre
Strasbourg
Outstanding performance
Auxerre•GoalkeeperAuxerre and Strasbourg played out a scrappy goalless draw in a match that was more notable for its disciplinary issues than attacking quality. The game was marred by six yellow cards, with tensions boiling over throughout, particularly when Strasbourg coach Christophe Pélissier was booked for arguing with officials just before the hour mark. Both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances in what became an increasingly fragmented encounter. The point does little to help either team's ambitions, with both managers making multiple substitutions in the second half as they searched desperately for a breakthrough that never came.
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The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
Opportunity squandered. Fredrik Oppegård from Auxerre attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Strasbourg after Gideon Mensah allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Joaquín Panichelli from Strasbourg fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Naouirou Ahamada from Auxerre earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
Ismaël Doukouré from Strasbourg committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Strasbourg after Gideon Mensah allowed the ball to go out.
Sebastian Nanasi from Strasbourg committed a foul.
Elisha Owusu from Auxerre was awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Sebastian Nanasi from Strasbourg committed a foul.
Elisha Owusu from Auxerre has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Missed opportunity! Naouirou Ahamada from Auxerre took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
Andrew Omobamidele from Strasbourg earned a free kick in the defensive area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Andrew Omobamidele from Strasbourg.
The attempt is thwarted. Sinaly Diomandé from Auxerre takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Kévin Danois, who delivered a cross.
Corner kick awarded to Auxerre after Ismaël Doukouré allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Sam Amo-Ameyaw from Strasbourg took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. The assist came from Valentín Barco.
Substitution for Strasbourg: Maxi Oyedele comes on to replace Samir El Mourabet.
Substitution for Auxerre: Naouirou Ahamada replaces Josué Casimir.
Substitution for Auxerre: Lamine Sy comes on to replace Marvin Senaya.
Opportunity squandered. Julio Enciso from Strasbourg takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the bar and to the left following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Strasbourg after Gideon Mensah allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner awarded to Strasbourg after Marvin Senaya allowed the ball to go out.
Valentín Barco from Strasbourg has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Lassine Sinayoko from Auxerre committed a foul.
Offside call against Strasbourg. Abdoul Ouattara has been flagged for being in an offside position.
A new offensive play unfolds as Valentín Barco from Strasbourg takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it is expertly stopped by Donovan Léon, the goalkeeper for Auxerre, who makes the save right in the center of the goal.
Another offensive effort underway. Sebastian Nanasi from Strasbourg takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper Donovan Léon from Auxerre, who makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Valentín Barco.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Julio Enciso from Strasbourg takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Donovan Léon, the goalkeeper for Auxerre, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist for this attempt came from Samir El Mourabet.
Substitution for Strasbourg: Valentín Barco comes on to replace Ben Chilwell.
Substitution for Strasbourg: Sebastian Nanasi comes on to replace Martial Godo.
Substitution for Strasbourg: Joaquín Panichelli comes on to replace David Datro Fofana.
VAR Review: Possible Penalty for Strasbourg.
Marvin Senaya of Auxerre has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Marvin SenayaMarvin Senaya of Auxerre has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the box.
Penalty awarded to Strasbourg! Lucas Høgsberg is brought down in the box.
Julio Enciso from Strasbourg earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Julio Enciso from Strasbourg was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Opportunity wasted! David Datro Fofana from Strasbourg took a left-footed shot from within the six-yard box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Samir El Mourabet, who delivered a cross.
Kévin Danois from Auxerre commits a handball foul.
Kévin Danois from Auxerre commits a handball.
Corner awarded to Auxerre after Lucas Høgsberg allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Martial Godo from Strasbourg takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Abdoul Ouattara.
Substitution for Strasbourg: Sam Amo-Ameyaw comes on to replace Gessime Yassine.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Auxerre 0, Strasbourg 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at Auxerre 0, Strasbourg 0.
Opportunity squandered! David Datro Fofana from Strasbourg attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it soared over the bar and to the left. The cross was delivered by Julio Enciso.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Kévin Danois from Auxerre committed a foul.
Ben Chilwell from Strasbourg earned a free kick on the left flank.
Marvin Senaya from Auxerre has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Andrew Omobamidele from Strasbourg committed a foul.
Gideon MensahYellow CardGideon Mensah from Auxerre has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Samir El Mourabet from Strasbourg has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Gideon Mensah commits a foul for Auxerre.
Josué Casimir from Auxerre earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Ismaël Doukouré from Strasbourg committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Abdoul Ouattara from Strasbourg takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from David Datro Fofana.
Corner awarded to Auxerre after Ismaël Doukouré allowed the ball to go out.
Sinaly Diomandé from Auxerre has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
David Datro Fofana from Strasbourg committed a foul.
Sinaly Diomandé from Auxerre commits a handball.
Sinaly Diomandé from Auxerre has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
David Datro Fofana from Strasbourg committed a foul.
Another offensive push unfolds. Josué Casimir from Auxerre takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Mike Penders from Strasbourg makes a save, directing the ball to the right corner. The assist came from Lassine Sinayoko.
Ismaël Doukouré from Strasbourg has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Danny Namaso from Auxerre committed a foul.
Offside call against Auxerre. Fredrik Oppegård has been flagged for being offside.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Danny Namaso from Auxerre takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box. However, Mike Penders, the goalkeeper for Strasbourg, makes a crucial save right in front of the goal. The assist came from Lassine Sinayoko.
Opportunity squandered. Danny Namaso from Auxerre took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar following a free kick.
Missed opportunity! Danny Namaso from Auxerre took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a free kick.
Marvin Senaya from Auxerre has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Fouled by Martial Godo from Strasbourg.
Corner awarded to Auxerre after Andrew Omobamidele gave away a foul.
Ismaël Doukouré from Strasbourg commits a handball.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Josué Casimir from Auxerre takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Mike Penders of Strasbourg makes a save, diving to his left to stop the ball.
Andrew Omobamidele from Strasbourg committed a foul.
Danny Namaso from Auxerre earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Elisha Owusu from Auxerre committed a foul.
Abdoul Ouattara from Strasbourg has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity wasted. Julio Enciso from Strasbourg attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Josué Casimir from Auxerre.
Josué Casimir from Auxerre earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
Samir El Mourabet from Strasbourg committed a foul.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Ben Chilwell from Strasbourg takes a left-footed shot from within the six-yard box, targeting the left side, but Donovan Léon from Auxerre makes a save, pushing it into the left corner. The assist came from Martial Godo.
Lassine Sinayoko from Auxerre was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Lucas Høgsberg from Strasbourg.
Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Gideon Mensah committed a foul for Auxerre.
Corner awarded to Auxerre after a deflection off Andrew Omobamidele.
Offside call against Strasbourg. David Datro Fofana has been flagged for being offside.
A new offensive play unfolds as Ben Chilwell from Strasbourg takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's expertly stopped by goalkeeper Donovan Léon of Auxerre, who is positioned centrally in the goal.
The opening half is underway.
