“Ignatius Ganago receives an early booking for simulation as Auxerre's striker goes down too easily in the penalty area”
“Double substitution sees Naouirou Ahamada and Lasso Coulibaly introduced as both teams seek a late winner”
“Ibrahima Sissoko's late booking for a foul epitomizes the growing frustration as neither side can find the decisive goal”
Auxerre
Nantes
Outstanding performance
Nantes•DefenderA frustrating stalemate at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps saw Auxerre and Nantes share the spoils in a match that showcased defensive resilience over attacking flair. Despite enjoying 54% possession, Auxerre failed to register a single shot on target from their five attempts, while Nantes managed four shots on goal from 13 total efforts but couldn't find the breakthrough. The visitors looked the more threatening throughout, creating two big chances that went begging, while Auxerre's goalkeeper was forced into four saves to preserve the clean sheet. Both teams made tactical adjustments in the second half with multiple substitutions, but the deadlock remained unbroken as the contest became increasingly fractious with four yellow cards shown.
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Naouirou Ahamada from Auxerre won a free kick in defense.
Lassine Sinayoko from Auxerre committed a foul.
Deiver Machado from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Sékou Mara from Auxerre won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Mohamed Kaba of Nantes.
Sékou Mara from Auxerre won a free kick on the left wing.
Mohamed Kaba of Nantes won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Elisha Owusu of Auxerre.
Mostafa Mohamed from Nantes misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 8 minutes of added time.
Lasso Coulibaly from Auxerre commits a foul.
Lasso Coulibaly from Auxerre commits a foul.
Fabien CentonzeYellow CardFabien Centonze of Nantes receives a yellow card for a foul.
Lasso Coulibaly from Auxerre won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Fabien Centonze of Nantes.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Anthony Lopes from Nantes.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Bryan Okoh from Auxerre.
Anthony Lopes from Nantes has won a free kick in defense.
Anthony Lopes from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Ibrahima SissokoYellow CardIbrahima Sissoko of Nantes receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Ibrahima Sissoko of Nantes.
Kévin Danois from Auxerre won a free kick in the attacking area.
Substitution for Nantes: Rémy Cabella replaces Frédéric Guilbert.
Substitution for Nantes: Mostafa Mohamed replaces Matthis Abline.
Lassine Sinayoko's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Substitution for Auxerre: Lasso Coulibaly replaces Fredrik Oppegård.
Substitution for Auxerre: Naouirou Ahamada replaces Romain Faivre.
Frédéric Guilbert fouled a player from Nantes.
Kévin Danois from Auxerre was awarded a free kick in defense.
Missed chance. Johann Lepenant from Nantes shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it goes high after the corner.
Nantes win a corner after Gideon Mensah concedes.
Substitution for Nantes: Fabien Centonze replaces Dehmaine Tabibou.
Substitution for Nantes: Ibrahima Sissoko replaces Francis Coquelin.
Offside called against Nantes. Matthis Abline is offside.
Foul committed by Bryan Okoh of Auxerre.
Mohamed Kaba from Nantes won a free kick in an attacking position.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Nicolas Cozza from Nantes.
Missed chance. Sékou Mara of Auxerre took a right-footed shot from a difficult position on the right.
Substitution for Auxerre: Sékou Mara replaces Danny Namaso.
VAR Decision: No Penalty Auxerre.
Foul committed by Elisha Owusu of Auxerre.
Johann Lepenant from Nantes won a free kick on the left wing.
Corner awarded to Auxerre after Ignatius Ganago concedes.
Auxerre wins a corner after Deiver Machado concedes.
Deiver Machado of Nantes commits a foul.
Romain Faivre from Auxerre won a free kick in defense.
Nicolas Cozza from Nantes attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Auxerre's goalkeeper Donovan Léon. The assist came from Frédéric Guilbert.
Frédéric Guilbert from Nantes had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box but missing to the left.
Foul committed by Sinaly Diomandé of Auxerre.
Ignatius Ganago of Nantes won a free kick in the attacking area.
Romain Faivre from Auxerre committed a foul.
Deiver Machado from Nantes won a free kick on the left wing.
Auxerre is called offside as Lassine Sinayoko is in an offside position.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Lassine Sinayoko from Auxerre.
New attacking attempt. Ignatius Ganago of Nantes heads the ball from the center of the box, but Donovan Léon of Auxerre makes a save in the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Mohamed Kaba, who also headed the ball.
Foul committed by Danny Namaso of Auxerre.
Foul by Danny Namaso of Auxerre.
The second half starts with the match at 0-0 between Auxerre and Nantes.
The first half ends with Auxerre 0, Nantes 0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
New attacking attempt. Dehmaine Tabibou of Nantes has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Donovan Léon of Auxerre. The assist came from Mohamed Kaba with a header.
Deiver Machado of Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Danny Namaso of Auxerre.
Mohamed Kaba from Nantes had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left. The assist came from Deiver Machado's cross.
Missed chance. Deiver Machado - Nantes - shot with left foot from outside the box missed.
Offside called against Auxerre. Lassine Sinayoko is offside.
Mohamed Kaba of Nantes won a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Danny Namaso of Auxerre.
Dehmaine Tabibou from Nantes missed a chance with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Francis Coquelin from Nantes won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Elisha Owusu of Auxerre.
Gideon Mensah from Auxerre won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Dehmaine Tabibou of Nantes.
Frédéric Guilbert fouls a Nantes player.
Fredrik Oppegård from Auxerre won a free kick in the attacking position.
Fredrik Oppegård from Auxerre won a free kick in defense.
Dehmaine Tabibou from Nantes committed a foul.
Foul committed by Danny Namaso of Auxerre.
Nicolas Cozza of Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Missed chance. Ignatius Ganago from Nantes shot with his left foot from the left side of the box but missed. Matthis Abline provided the assist after a fast break.
Foul committed by Kévin Danois of Auxerre.
Nicolas Cozza of Nantes won a free kick on the left wing.
Missed chance. Marvin Senaya from Auxerre headed the ball from the center of the box.
Deiver Machado of Nantes committed a foul.
Romain Faivre from Auxerre won a free kick on the right wing.
Lassine Sinayoko's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Frédéric Guilbert of Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Lassine Sinayoko from Auxerre commits a foul.
Foul committed by Francis Coquelin of Nantes.
Romain Faivre of Auxerre won a free kick in the attacking area.
Lassine Sinayoko from Auxerre had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left. The assist came from Kévin Danois, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Auxerre wins a corner after Deiver Machado concedes.
Mohamed Kaba from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Lassine Sinayoko from Auxerre commits a foul.
Johann LepenantYellow CardJohann Lepenant of Nantes receives a yellow card for a foul.
Fredrik Oppegård from Auxerre won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Johann Lepenant of Nantes.
Foul committed by Johann Lepenant of Nantes.
Nantes win a corner after Gideon Mensah concedes.
Mohamed Kaba from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Danny Namaso of Auxerre.
Foul committed by Mohamed Kaba of Nantes.
Sinaly Diomandé from Auxerre won a free kick in defense.
Francis Coquelin from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Francis Coquelin from Nantes won a free kick in defense.
Dehmaine Tabibou from Nantes won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Gideon Mensah of Auxerre.
Dehmaine Tabibou's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Johann Lepenant provided the assist.
New attacking attempt. Deiver Machado from Nantes takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Donovan Léon from Auxerre, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Mohamed Kaba.
Ignatius GanagoYellow CardIgnatius Ganago from Nantes receives a yellow card.
Ignatius Ganago from Nantes has fallen, but the referee considers it simulation.
Fredrik Oppegård from Auxerre won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Francis Coquelin against Nantes.
The first half begins.
Auxerre host Nantes in a crucial relegation battle between 16th and 17th place. With just five points separating the sides, this six-pointer could prove decisive in both teams' survival hopes as they struggle near the bottom of Ligue 1.
