Auxerre defeats Reims in an exciting match
Auxerre beat Reims 3-1 in a vibrant match played at the Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps. The match was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams, reflected in the numerous yellow cards shown.
The home side opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a goal from S. Diomande, assisted by G. Perrin. Auxerre’s joy was short-lived when Jubal missed a penalty in the 36th minute, but they quickly regained the lead with H. J. Traore‘s goal in the 52nd minute, assisted by G. Mensah.
Reims tried to react, but couldn’t find a way to break through the opposing defense. Auxerre’s third goal came in the 90th minute, courtesy of K. Nakamura, who took advantage of an assist from J. Ito. Reims’ only goal came in the final minutes, scored by K. Nakamura, but it was not enough to avoid defeat.
Auxerre dominated possession (35% vs 65%), but it was Reims who had more shots on goal (14 vs 10), although only 3 of their shots were on target. Both teams displayed aggressive play, with 6 fouls from Auxerre and 10 from Reims. The referee, Florent Batta, had to show 2 yellow cards to Auxerre and 3 to Reims.
Substitutions reims: at minute 60 J. Okumu came in and C. Kipre went out., at minute 60 M. Diakhon came in and T. Teuma went out., at minute 60 N. Sangui came in and Buta went out., at minute 74 N. Sissoko came in and A. Salama went out., at minute 84 A. Kone came in and V. Atangana Edoa went out.
Substitutions auxerre: at minute 69 C. Akpa came in and G. Osho went out., at minute 75 T. Bair came in and H. J. Traore went out., at minute 75 L. Sinayoko came in and F. Aye went out., at minute 84 A. Onaiwu came in and G. Perrin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Auxerre
Reims
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