Clermont 2-1 Auxerre: Too little to late for Auxerre

Clermont Foot eased past Auxerre in a 2-1 victory on Sunday at Stade Gabriel Montpied. Clermont were looking to pick up points, following a 3-1 victory against AC Ajaccio. Auxerre had secured a point against Brest in their previous match. Clermont are now in 6th place on the table and have 16 points while Auxerre sit in 16th with 8 points after 10 matches.

Following a goalless first half, whatever was said in the dressing room at half time, seemed to have a positive effect on Clermont who started the second half strongly, when Saif-Eddine Khaoui found the net, 55 minutes in. Clermont looked to have the match under control when they scored again and increased their lead, thanks to a goal from Grejohn Kyei, 58 minutes in to establish a 2-0. In the end though, Auxerre hit back though just before the final whistle, with a goal from Jubal, leaving the final score at 2-1.

Substitutions for Clermont included Brandon Baiye, Muhammed-Cham Saracevic, Komnen Andric, Florent Ogier and for Maxime Gonalons, Grejohn Kyei, Elbasan Rashani, Alidu Seidu and, respectively. Auxerre brought on Lassine Sinayoko, Rayan Raveloson, Gaetan Perrin, Youssouf M’Changama and Remy Dugimont, to replace Mbaye Niang, Hamza Sakhi, Gauthier Hein, Birama Toure and Mathias Autret.

Cleermont will next play AS Mónaco away, with Auxerre facing Nice at home.