3 – 1
“Felix Bacher heads home from close range after a corner to level things up for Lyon, sparking a dramatic response.”
Pivotal“Zachary Athekame drills home from outside the box just three minutes after Bacher's leveller, putting Lyon in front for the first time.”
Pivotal“Cameron Archer nets his second of the game, pulling Auxerre back within a goal just before half-time.”
“Ernest Nuamah restores Lyon's two-goal cushion early in the second half, effectively ending any hopes of an Auxerre comeback.”
Pivotal
Olympique Lyonnais
Auxerre
Outstanding performance
Olympique Lyonnais•MidfielderLyon's 63% possession and 21 shots to Auxerre's 8 tell the story of a team that dominated territory, but it was their ruthless streak between the 28th and 53rd minutes that truly settled this. Cameron Archer's brilliant strike had briefly given Auxerre a shock lead against the run of play, only for Bacher, Athekame and Nuamah to punish Lyon's superior quality inside a frantic opening 45. Archer's second goal just before the break kept Auxerre within touching distance, but Auxerre's five saves and 55 dangerous attacks show they never stopped threatening even as Lyon controlled the game's rhythm. For Lyon, sitting second with strong form, this is exactly the kind of statement win title challengers need; for Auxerre, languishing in the relegation zone, Archer's brace offers a rare bright spot in another difficult defeat.
How entertaining was this match?
Loïs Openda from Lyon has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Tanner Tessmann provided the assist.
Tanner Tessmann from Lyon misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high.
Substitution for Auxerre: Lamfia Dioubaté comes on for Lamine Sy.
Kaïl Boudache from Lyon hits the bar with a left-footed shot from very close range after a quick counterattack.
Attempt saved. Mamadou Diop from Auxerre saves a right-footed shot from the center of the box by Loïs Openda of Lyon.
Substitution for Lyon: Noah Nartey comes on for Tyler Morton.
Substitution for Lyon: Ruben Kluivert comes on for Felix Bacher.
Attempt missed by Danny Namaso from Auxerre with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Loïs Openda's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Corentin Tolisso provided the assist.
Loïs Openda's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Zachary Athekame.
Lyon wins a corner after Christ Makosso concedes.
Rayan Mandengue from Auxerre is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tanner Tessmann of Lyon.
Attempt saved. Rayan Mandengue from Auxerre has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Foul committed by Tyler Morton of Lyon.
Tyler MortonYellow CardTyler Morton of Lyon receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Substitution for Auxerre: Romain Faivre comes on for Cameron Archer.
Cameron Archer from Auxerre wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Lyon: Tanner Tessmann comes on for Mads Bidstrup.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Attempt missed. Cameron Archer (Auxerre) header from the centre of the box.
Attempt missed. Tyler Morton from Lyon takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Cameron Archer from Auxerre commits a foul.
Abner Vinícius from Lyon is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Lamine Sy from Auxerre wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Loïs Openda from Lyon commits a foul.
Loïs Openda from Lyon has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Mamadou Diop in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Corentin Tolisso.
Kaïl Boudache from Lyon wins a free kick on the right wing.
Rayan MandengueYellow CardRayan Mandengue from Auxerre receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Rayan Mandengue from Auxerre commits a foul.
Substitution for Lyon: Khalis Merah comes on for Pavel Sulc.
Substitution for Lyon: Kaïl Boudache comes on for Ernest Nuamah.
Substitution for Auxerre: Aristide Zossou comes on for Rémy Labeau Lascary.
Substitution for Auxerre: Rayan Mandengue comes on for Elikya Legros.
Substitution for Auxerre: Pierre Ekwah comes on for Naouirou Ahamada.
Attempt missed. Mads Bidstrup from Lyon takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Rémy Labeau Lascary of Auxerre.
Ernest Nuamah of Lyon is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Ernest Nuamah commits a foul for Lyon.
Clément Akpa from Auxerre is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Rémy Labeau Lascary from Auxerre is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Felix BacherYellow CardFelix Bacher of Lyon receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Felix Bacher from Lyon wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Danny Namaso from Auxerre commits a foul.
Abner Vinícius from Lyon wins a free kick on the left wing.
Danny Namaso's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Dominik Greif. The attempt was assisted by Arthur Piedfort's cross.
Auxerre wins a corner after Abner Vinícius concedes.
Auxerre wins a corner after Zachary Athekame concedes.
Kévin Danois from Auxerre wins a free kick on the right wing.
Corentin Tolisso from Lyon commits a foul.
assist: Pavel Sulc
Goal! Lyon 3, Auxerre 1. Ernest Nuamah scores for Lyon with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Kévin Danois from Auxerre commits a foul.
Moussa Niakhaté from Lyon is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Clément Akpa's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Attempt missed. Rémy Labeau Lascary from Auxerre takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the left. He was assisted by Danny Namaso.
Loïs Openda of Lyon is caught offside.
Clément Akpa from Auxerre is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ernest Nuamah commits a foul for Lyon.
The second half begins with the score at Lyon 2, Auxerre 1.
The first half ends with Lyon leading Auxerre 2-1.
Lyon wins a corner after Christ Makosso concedes.
Loïs Openda from Lyon has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Mamadou Diop of Auxerre. The attempt was assisted by Zachary Athekame.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Clément Akpa commits a foul for Auxerre.
Mads Bidstrup from Lyon wins a free kick on the right wing.
Clément Akpa from Auxerre is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ernest Nuamah of Lyon.
Kévin Danois from Auxerre is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tyler Morton of Lyon.
Naouirou Ahamada from Auxerre wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Goal! Lyon 2, Auxerre 1. Cameron Archer scores for Auxerre with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Pavel Sulc of Lyon.
Attempt missed by Mads Bidstrup from Lyon, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Corner awarded to Auxerre after a concession by Zachary Athekame.
Attempt saved. Corentin Tolisso from Lyon has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Mamadou Diop from Auxerre. The shot was assisted by Abner Vinícius.
Lyon wins a corner after Mamadou Diop concedes.
Attempt blocked. Ernest Nuamah from Lyon has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that is blocked.
Lyon wins a corner after Christ Makosso concedes.
Attempt missed. Ernest Nuamah from Lyon takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box but misses to the left. Abner Vinícius provided the assist with a cross.
assist: Loïs Openda
Goal! Lyon leads 2-0 against Auxerre. Zachary Athekame scores for Lyon with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
assist: Ernest Nuamah
Goal! Lyon leads Auxerre 1-0. Felix Bacher scores for Lyon with a header from very close range after a corner.
Lyon wins a corner after Naouirou Ahamada concedes.
Lyon wins a corner after Elikya Legros concedes.
Foul committed by Arthur Piedfort of Auxerre.
Mads Bidstrup from Lyon is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Arthur PiedfortYellow CardArthur Piedfort from Auxerre receives a yellow card for a foul.
Kévin Danois from Auxerre commits a foul.
Corentin Tolisso from Lyon wins a free kick in the defensive half.
VAR is checking the goal scored by Cameron Archer for Auxerre.
Goal! Auxerre takes the lead 1-0 against Lyon with a right-footed shot from outside the box by Cameron Archer.
Lyon is called offside as Loïs Openda is caught in an offside position.
VAR decision confirms no goal. The score remains Lyon 0, Auxerre 0.
Goal! Lyon leads Auxerre 1-0. Loïs Openda scores for Lyon with a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left after a quick break.
Attempt missed. Loïs Openda (Lyon) takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt blocked. Rémy Labeau Lascary from Auxerre has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked. Kévin Danois provided the assist.
Auxerre wins a corner after Moussa Niakhaté concedes.
Attempt blocked. Ernest Nuamah from Lyon has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Tyler Morton provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Loïs Openda (Lyon) had a header from the center of the box.
Lyon wins a corner after Elikya Legros concedes.
Lyon wins a corner after Kévin Danois concedes.
Loïs Openda from Lyon misses a header from the right side of the six-yard box after a corner.
Lyon wins a corner after Lamine Sy concedes.
Pavel Sulc from Lyon commits a foul.
Kévin Danois from Auxerre wins a free kick on the right wing.
First half begins.
Lyon look to build on an unbeaten start when bottom-of-the-table Auxerre visit Groupama Stadium. With Auxerre yet to pick up a point and shipping goals at will, this looks a golden opportunity for Lyon to keep pace near the top of Ligue 1.
