Auxerre 1-0 AC Ajaccio
October 30th 2022 Auxerre 1-0 AC Ajaccio football match highlights and all goals. You can watch this video here and for you can find all football highlights here.
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Referee: Benoit Millot (France)
Venue: Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps
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Welcome to Stade de l' Abbe-Deschamps, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
The referee starts the match.
1' AC Ajaccio kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Julian Jeanvier makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Birama Toure is penalised for pushing Vincent Marchetti.
2' Gideon Mensah from Auxerre goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cyrille Bayala
3' The cross by Mohamed Youcef Belaili from AC Ajaccio successfully finds a teammate in the box.
3' Mounaim El Idrissy from AC Ajaccio heads the ball, but it' s a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
3' Cyrille Bayala from AC Ajaccio is ruled offside.
4' Nuno Da Costa wins an air challenge against Clement Vidal
4' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Clement Vidal from AC Ajaccio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
5' Mathias Autret shoots from outside the box, but Benjamin Leroy has it under control
5' Mounaim El Idrissy wins an air challenge against Birama Toure
5' Gideon Mensah wins an air challenge against Cyrille Bayala
5' Ball possession: Auxerre: 41%, AC Ajaccio: 59%.
6' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Hamza Sakhi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
6' Goal kick for AC Ajaccio.
7' Jubal wins an air challenge against Bevic Moussiti Oko
7' The referee signals a free kick as Cedric Avinel from AC Ajaccio trips M' Baye Niang
8' Mathias Autret takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
8' Bevic Moussiti Oko successfully blocks the shot
8' Mathias Autret from Auxerre swings in the corner from the right.
8' G O O O A A A L – Hamza Sakhi from Auxerre beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
8' Mathias Autret provided the assist for the goal.
9' Auxerre managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
10' A great goal by Hamza Sakhi
10' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
10' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Auxerre: 47%, AC Ajaccio: 53%.
10' Auxerre are trying to create something here.
11' Auxerre take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
11' Auxerre take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
13' The match resumes with a drop ball.
13' M' Baye Niang wins an air challenge against Cedric Avinel
13' Vincent Marchetti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
13' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
13' Auxerre take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
14' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
15' Rayan Raveloson relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
15' Mathieu Coutadeur creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
15' Good effort by Mounaim El Idrissy as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
15' Ball possession: Auxerre: 39%, AC Ajaccio: 61%.
16' Bevic Moussiti Oko is penalised for pushing Hamza Sakhi.
16' Cedric Avinel wins an air challenge against M' Baye Niang
16' Mounaim El Idrissy from AC Ajaccio is ruled offside.
17' Youssouf Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17' AC Ajaccio with a potentially dangerous attack.
17' Julian Jeanvier relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Goal kick for Auxerre.
18' M' Baye Niang wins an air challenge against Youssouf Kone
18' Obstruction as Mounaim El Idrissy cuts off the run of Birama Toure. A free-kick is awarded.
18' Youssouf Kone from AC Ajaccio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Auxerre are trying to create something here.
19' Goal kick for AC Ajaccio.
19' Mathias Autret wins an air challenge against Mounaim El Idrissy
19' Mohamed Youssouf makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Hamza Sakhi shoots from outside the box, but Benjamin Leroy has it under control
20' Benjamin Leroy makes a crucial save!
20' Mathias Autret from Auxerre swings in the corner from the left.
20' Julian Jeanvier wins an air challenge against Mohamed Youssouf
20' A chance presents itself to Julian Jeanvier from Auxerre but his header goes wide
20' Ball possession: Auxerre: 44%, AC Ajaccio: 56%.
21' Goal kick for AC Ajaccio.
21' A player from Auxerre takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent' s box
22' Mohamed Youssouf relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Gideon Mensah wins an air challenge against Cyrille Bayala
22' Dangerous challenge by Mohamed Youcef Belaili from AC Ajaccio. Hamza Sakhi on the receiving end of that.
23' A shot by Rayan Raveloson is blocked.
23' Cedric Avinel successfully blocks the shot
23' AC Ajaccio start a counter attack.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Jubal from Auxerre trips Bevic Moussiti Oko
23' After a tactical foul, Jubal sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
24' The cross by Mohamed Youcef Belaili from AC Ajaccio successfully finds a teammate in the box.
24' A chance presents itself to Bevic Moussiti Oko from AC Ajaccio but his header goes wide
24' Goal kick for Auxerre.
25' M' Baye Niang wins an air challenge against Youssouf Kone
25' Mohamed Youssouf wins an air challenge against Mathias Autret
25' Auxerre take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
25' Nuno Da Costa hand-balls.
25' Ball possession: Auxerre: 47%, AC Ajaccio: 53%.
25' Benoit Costil from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
26' Youssouf Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
27' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
27' Julian Jeanvier relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' A player from AC Ajaccio takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent' s box
27' Bevic Moussiti Oko wins an air challenge against Julian Jeanvier
27' Hamza Sakhi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Auxerre start a counter attack.
28' Lassine Sinayoko creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
28' Good effort by Nuno Da Costa as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28' Nuno Da Costa from Auxerre goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Clement Vidal
29' Gideon Mensah relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Mohamed Youcef Belaili swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
29' Jubal from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
29' Julian Jeanvier from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
29' Auxerre start a counter attack.
29' Mohamed Youssouf from AC Ajaccio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30' Mathias Autret swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
30' Cyrille Bayala wins an air challenge against Julian Jeanvier
30' Cyrille Bayala from AC Ajaccio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30' Ball possession: Auxerre: 41%, AC Ajaccio: 59%.
30' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
31' Lassine Sinayoko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
31' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
31' The match resumes with a drop ball.
31' Goal kick for Auxerre.
32' Gideon Mensah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
33' Goal kick for Auxerre.
33' M' Baye Niang wins an air challenge against Vincent Marchetti
33' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Mohamed Youssouf makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
34' Jubal wins an air challenge against Bevic Moussiti Oko
34' Jubal from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
34' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
34' The cross by Youssouf Kone from AC Ajaccio successfully finds a teammate in the box.
35' Auxerre are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Auxerre: 42%, AC Ajaccio: 58%.
35' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Mounaim El Idrissy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Gideon Mensah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Mohamed Youssouf makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' AC Ajaccio start a counter attack.
36' Jubal from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Mohamed Youcef Belaili from AC Ajaccio swings in the corner from the right.
36' Lassine Sinayoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
37' AC Ajaccio are in control of the ball.
37' AC Ajaccio with a potentially dangerous attack.
37' Mohamed Youcef Belaili from AC Ajaccio is ruled offside.
38' Cedric Avinel from AC Ajaccio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38' Mathias Autret from Auxerre swings in the corner from the left.
39' Nuno Da Costa wins an air challenge against Mohamed Youssouf
39' A chance presents itself to Nuno Da Costa from Auxerre but his header goes wide
39' Goal kick for AC Ajaccio.
39' Mohamed Youssouf wins an air challenge against Mathias Autret
39' Cyrille Bayala wins an air challenge against Gideon Mensah
39' The referee signals a free kick as Clement Vidal from AC Ajaccio trips M' Baye Niang
39' Clement Vidal commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee' s book.
40' Ball possession: Auxerre: 40%, AC Ajaccio: 60%.
40' A player from Auxerre takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent' s box
41' M' Baye Niang hand-balls.
41' VAR – PENALTY ! – The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
42' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call – not to award a penalty for Auxerre!
42' Goal kick for AC Ajaccio.
42' Julian Jeanvier from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Jubal wins an air challenge against Bevic Moussiti Oko
43' Julian Jeanvier relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Mathieu Coutadeur wins an air challenge against M' Baye Niang
44' Jubal is penalised for pushing Bevic Moussiti Oko.
45' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
45' Safe hands from Benoit Costil as he comes out and claims the ball
45' Mohamed Youssouf makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Ball possession: Auxerre: 40%, AC Ajaccio: 60%.
45+1' Jubal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Mohamed Youcef Belaili from AC Ajaccio takes a short corner kick from the right.
45+1' M' Baye Niang from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Ball possession: Auxerre: 39%, AC Ajaccio: 61%.
45+2' It' s over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' The only goal scored by Auxerre gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
46' The second half is underway.
46' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
46' Vincent Marchetti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
47' Safe hands from Benoit Costil as he comes out and claims the ball
47' Clement Vidal from AC Ajaccio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Youssouf Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
48' The game is restarted.
48' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Julian Jeanvier makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Mohamed Youssouf makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Auxerre with a potentially dangerous attack.
49' Mathieu Coutadeur relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
50' Hamza Sakhi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
50' Ball possession: Auxerre: 39%, AC Ajaccio: 61%.
50' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
51' Mounaim El Idrissy is penalised for pushing Jubal.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Mohamed Youssouf from AC Ajaccio trips M' Baye Niang
52' Auxerre with a potentially dangerous attack.
52' Mohamed Youssouf relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Mohamed Youssouf could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
52' Mathias Autret from Auxerre sends an effort wide of target
52' Goal kick for AC Ajaccio.
53' Cedric Avinel wins an air challenge against M' Baye Niang
53' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
54' Julian Jeanvier relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Gideon Mensah could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
54' Cyrille Bayala makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
54' Julian Jeanvier relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' VAR – PENALTY ! – The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
54' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call – not to award a penalty for AC Ajaccio!
55' Mohamed Youcef Belaili swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
55' AC Ajaccio with a potentially dangerous attack.
55' Mathias Autret from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Ball possession: Auxerre: 42%, AC Ajaccio: 58%.
55' Mohamed Youcef Belaili swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
55' Nuno Da Costa from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' The referee signals a free kick as M' Baye Niang from Auxerre trips Mohamed Youssouf
56' SENT OFF! – After a serious foul M' Baye Niang is dismissed!
57' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
57' Mohamed Youssouf is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
58' The game is restarted.
59' Mohamed Youcef Belaili hand-balls.
59' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
60' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
60' Ball possession: Auxerre: 41%, AC Ajaccio: 59%.
60' Goal kick for AC Ajaccio.
60' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
61' Jubal from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' A shot by Cyrille Bayala is blocked.
61' Julian Jeanvier successfully blocks the shot
61' AC Ajaccio with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' Julian Jeanvier makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62' Mathias Autret makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62' Auxerre start a counter attack.
62' The ref blows his whistle. Cedric Avinel charged Nuno Da Costa from behind and it' s a free-kick
62' SENT OFF! – After a serious foul Cedric Avinel is dismissed!
63' Auxerre are in control of the ball.
64' Mathias Autret is leaving the field to be replaced by Gauthier Hein in a tactical substitution.
64' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' The ref blows his whistle. Gideon Mensah charged Cyrille Bayala from behind and it' s a free-kick
65' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
65' The game is restarted.
65' Ball possession: Auxerre: 41%, AC Ajaccio: 59%.
65' Auxerre take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Auxerre with a potentially dangerous attack.
66' Clement Vidal from AC Ajaccio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Auxerre are trying to create something here.
67' AC Ajaccio with a potentially dangerous attack.
67' Julian Jeanvier relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Cyrille Bayala makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67' Birama Toure relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Auxerre start a counter attack.
68' Hamza Sakhi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
68' A shot by Gauthier Hein is blocked.
68' Vincent Marchetti successfully blocks the shot
68' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68' Bevic Moussiti Oko is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Spadanuda in a tactical substitution.
69' Cyrille Bayala is leaving the field to be replaced by Fernand Mayembo in a tactical substitution.
69' The game is restarted.
69' Gauthier Hein swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
69' Youssouf Kone from AC Ajaccio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
69' Lassine Sinayoko fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
69' Goal kick for AC Ajaccio.
70' Ball possession: Auxerre: 43%, AC Ajaccio: 57%.
70' Birama Toure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70' Auxerre are trying to create something here.
71' Birama Toure from Auxerre goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mounaim El Idrissy
71' Jubal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
71' Auxerre are in control of the ball.
72' Youssouf Kone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
72' Julian Jeanvier from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' AC Ajaccio with a potentially dangerous attack.
72' Julian Jeanvier relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Jubal from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
73' Gauthier Hein from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73' AC Ajaccio with a potentially dangerous attack.
73' Lassine Sinayoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
74' Julian Jeanvier from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Auxerre start a counter attack.
74' A shot by Lassine Sinayoko is blocked.
74' Clement Vidal successfully blocks the shot
74' The referee signals a free kick as Lassine Sinayoko from Auxerre trips Mohamed Youssouf
74' Rayan Raveloson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75' Ball possession: Auxerre: 42%, AC Ajaccio: 58%.
75' Auxerre with a potentially dangerous attack.
75' Mohamed Youssouf makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75' The referee signals a free kick as Mounaim El Idrissy from AC Ajaccio trips Birama Toure
76' Mounaim El Idrissy is leaving the field to be replaced by Romain Hamouma in a tactical substitution.
76' Mathieu Coutadeur is leaving the field to be replaced by Thomas Mangani in a tactical substitution.
76' Nuno Da Costa wins an air challenge against Mohamed Youssouf
76' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
77' Gideon Mensah from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Auxerre are trying to create something here.
78' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
79' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
79' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
79' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
79' Jubal from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Ball possession: Auxerre: 42%, AC Ajaccio: 58%.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Vincent Marchetti from AC Ajaccio trips Nuno Da Costa
80' Mohamed Youcef Belaili is leaving the field to be replaced by Ryad Nouri in a tactical substitution.
81' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
81' Auxerre are trying to create something here.
82' Safe hands from Benjamin Leroy as he comes out and claims the ball
82' Nuno Da Costa is leaving the field to be replaced by Gaetan Perrin in a tactical substitution.
83' Lassine Sinayoko is leaving the field to be replaced by Gaetan Charbonnier in a tactical substitution.
83' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Thomas Mangani makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' AC Ajaccio with a potentially dangerous attack.
83' Gideon Mensah relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
84' Gauthier Hein is penalised for pushing Mohamed Youssouf.
84' Benoit Costil from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' Gaetan Perrin wins an air challenge against Vincent Marchetti
85' Ball possession: Auxerre: 42%, AC Ajaccio: 58%.
85' Rayan Raveloson from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' Auxerre with a potentially dangerous attack.
86' Rayan Raveloson shoots from outside the box, but Benjamin Leroy has it under control
86' Julian Jeanvier relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' AC Ajaccio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
86' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Mohamed Youssouf wins an air challenge against Gaetan Charbonnier
87' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Fernand Mayembo from AC Ajaccio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Auxerre take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent' s half of the field
87' Auxerre with a potentially dangerous attack.
88' Fernand Mayembo relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Auxerre with a potentially dangerous attack.
88' Inches from a goal! A lob by Gauthier Hein from Auxerre hits the crossbar!
89' AC Ajaccio are trying to create something here.
89' Obstruction as Mohamed Youssouf cuts off the run of Gauthier Hein. A free-kick is awarded.
90' Ball possession: Auxerre: 42%, AC Ajaccio: 58%.
90' Auxerre are in control of the ball.
90' Auxerre are trying to create something here.
90+1' Auxerre with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Gaetan Charbonnier from Auxerre trips Mohamed Youssouf
90+2' Jubal wins an air challenge against Romain Hamouma
90+2' Benoit Costil from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Auxerre start a counter attack.
90+2' Gauthier Hein creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+2' A shot by Gaetan Charbonnier is blocked.
90+2' Clement Vidal successfully blocks the shot
90+2' Gaetan Charbonnier fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+2' Goal kick for Auxerre.
90+3' Mohamed Youssouf wins an air challenge against Gauthier Hein
90+3' Ryad Nouri wins an air challenge against Rayan Raveloson
90+3' Jubal relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Auxerre start a counter attack.
90+3' Gaetan Charbonnier from Auxerre sends an effort wide of target
90+4' Goal kick for AC Ajaccio.
90+4' Gauthier Hein wins an air challenge against Mohamed Youssouf
90+4' Gauthier Hein from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+4' Benoit Costil from Auxerre intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Ball possession: Auxerre: 42%, AC Ajaccio: 58%.
90+5' That' s it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Auxerre just managed to carve out the victory
