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- LIVE Text Commentary90+7'That's all for today as the game is over.90+4'The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Gaetan Perrin trots off the pitch and is replaced by Yoann Cisse (Auxerre).90+3'It's time for a substitution. Daouda Diongue (Strasbourg) comes on in place of Diego Moreira.90+3'Liam Rosenior prepares a substitution. Emanuel Emegha is replaced by Jeremy Sebas (Strasbourg).90+2'Dilane Bakwa comes off the pitch to be replaced by Abakar Sylla (Strasbourg).904 additional min. will be played.89'Referee Florent Batta points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) goes wild in celebration.88'Hold on! There’s a VAR review to see whether there was an offside in the build up to the goal. The referee is checking now. The Strasbourg players aren’t happy.87'Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) runs on to a clever pass from Diego Moreira and finds himself one-on-one with the keeper. He still has work to do but finishes with aplomb into the back of the net.85'The substitution is prepared. Aristide Zossou (Auxerre) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Lassine Sinayoko.85'Here is a change. Assane Diousse is going off and Christophe Pelissier gives the last tactical orders to Theo Bair (Auxerre).84'Florent Batta couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Guela Doue (Strasbourg) and blew his whistle.81'The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Eduard Sobol (Strasbourg) will replace Sebastian Nanasi.80'The referee awards a corner and Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre) goes over to take it.80'Hamed Junior Traore (Auxerre) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.77'Lassine Sinayoko (Auxerre) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Florent Batta has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.74'Christophe Pelissier has decided to make a change. Ado Onaiwu (Auxerre) replaces Clement Akpa.74'Christophe Pelissier is forced to make an unplanned substitution as Ki-Jana Hoever (Auxerre) suffers an injury and Paul Joly comes on.73'Ki-Jana Hoever (Auxerre) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.70'The current number of shots on target for both teams is 8:9. The shots on goal statistics – 3:5.67'Felix Lemarechal (Strasbourg) has a goal ruled out for offside!67'Great teamplay by Strasbourg as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.63'Elisha Owusu (Auxerre) was all set to receive a beautiful pass into a promising position. However, one of the defenders makes a timely clearance.59'Emanuel Emegha passes the ball into the penalty area. Felix Lemarechal (Strasbourg) collects it and quickly sends it into the bottom left corner via the post! The goalkeeper was helpless. 2:1!58'Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre) is about to take a corner kick.57'A dangerous attempt from Jubal (Auxerre) was aimed towards the roof of the net, but Djordje Petrovic pulls off a superb save and stops this one. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Auxerre.57'Ismael Doukoure (Strasbourg) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle.55'The corner is swung in but Strasbourg can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.53'The referee blows his whistle as Ki-Jana Hoever (Auxerre) was too aggressive in his challenge.51'Florent Batta shows a yellow card to Clement Akpa (Auxerre) for his blatant foul.50'Dilane Bakwa (Strasbourg) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.50'Felix Lemarechal (Strasbourg) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. Strasbourg have a corner.49'The game is interrupted. One of the players from Strasbourg is cautioned for aggressive play.47'Guela Doue (Strasbourg) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Florent Batta blows his whistle for a foul.46'The whistle blows and Florent Batta starts the second half.45+5'The first half of today's match has just finished.45+4'Habib Diarra (Strasbourg) steps up to take the penalty and leaves the keeper helpless with a low shot inside the left post.45+4'Habib Diarra (Strasbourg) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.45+3'Jubal (Auxerre) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Florent Batta had an easy-decision to make.45+3'Referee Florent Batta is happy with his original decision after the VAR review. It’s a PENALTY to Strasbourg!45+2'Celebrations by Strasbourg are cut short as the referee signals that the penalty decision will be checked using the VAR. Hopefully it won’t take too long.45+1'Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) receives a yellow card from the referee as expected.45+1'Jubal (Auxerre) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Florent Batta no option but to blow his whistle. The referee points to the penalty spot. PENALTY to Strasbourg!45The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.43'Dangerous play by Dilane Bakwa (Strasbourg). Florent Batta blows his whistle for a foul.41'Felix Lemarechal (Strasbourg) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Florent Batta saw the whole situation.40'Sebastian Nanasi (Strasbourg) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.37'Good clearance! Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) received a low pass, but he didn't have time to do anything as one of the defenders quickly stole the ball off him.36'Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Strasbourg.35'The resulting set piece from Strasbourg is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.34'Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre) swings in the corner, but the goalkeeper does a brilliant job to intercept the effort.34'Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre) runs onto a loose pass inside the box and releases a tremendous shot towards the bottom left corner. However, Djordje Petrovic anticipates the shot and makes a brilliant save. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Auxerre.31'Gideon Mensah (Auxerre) was too forceful with his tackle and Florent Batta interrupted the game to signal a free kick.28'Diego Moreira (Strasbourg) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball.25'Elisha Owusu (Auxerre) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.23'Sekou Mara is substituted due to injury. Liam Rosenior gives a chance to Felix Lemarechal (Strasbourg).21'Sekou Mara (Strasbourg) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.21'Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg) jumps into a tackle and Florent Batta signals a foul.20'The free kick from long range, taken by Strasbourg, is intercepted by one of the defenders.19'Ki-Jana Hoever (Auxerre) runs onto a loose pass inside the box and releases a tremendous shot towards the bottom right corner. However, Djordje Petrovic anticipates the shot and makes a brilliant save.16'The Strasbourg players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.14'Goal! Hamed Junior Traore (Auxerre) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low into the middle of the net. It's 0:1.12'Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre) produces an effort from the edge of the box, but doesn't hit the ball properly and sends it yards wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Strasbourg will have a goal kick.10'CHANCE! Hamed Junior Traore (Auxerre) picks up a pass inside the box and has a sight of goal, but he blazes his shot well over the top. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Strasbourg.8'The ball possession is 78:22.3'Strasbourg seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.2'Sekou Mara (Strasbourg) fires a shot well wide of the right post from inside the box after latching onto a short pass. The ball goes out of play and Auxerre will have a goal kick.1'The match has just started.The players are on the pitch and Auxerre will have the kick-off.The referee of today's match will be Florent Batta.Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.