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Auxerre

Auxerre could make two changes here, with Ki-Jana Hoever and Gideon Mensah returning to the side.
Lasso Coulibaly, Hamed Traore, Elisha Owusu and Kevin Danois are all missing due to injury.
Nantes

Douglas Augusto returns from a ban, and he should start in midfield with Nantes potentially opting for a 3-5-2 setup following last week's losst.
Saidou Sow is the only player missing for the visitors here.
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90+4'

That's it for today, Marc Bollengier has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+2'

Antoine Kombouare decides to make a substitution. Sorba Thomas will be replaced by Marcus Coco (Nantes).
90+2'

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Moses Simon.
90+1'

Auxerre failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
90

There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
89'

Christophe Pelissier prepares a substitution. Gaetan Perrin is replaced by Ado Onaiwu (Auxerre).
88'

The referee signals a substitution. Theo Bair (Auxerre) is brought on as a substitute for Lassine Sinayoko.
88'

The referee shows the yellow card to Sinaly Diomande (Auxerre).
87'

A corner kick by Auxerre is thwarted by the well prepared Anthony Lopes (Nantes).
87'

Lassine Sinayoko (Auxerre) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender. Corner kick. Auxerre will have an opportunity.
86'

Florian Aye (Auxerre) is penalised for a foul. Marc Bollengier had a clear view and blows his whistle.
84'

Today's match ends for Nicolas Pallois who will be replaced by Kelvin Amian (Nantes).
83'

Douglas Augusto (Nantes) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
82'

The defensive wall does its job and blocks the free kick from Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes).
80'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Jubal Junior (Auxerre) was quite harsh and Marc Bollengier didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
80'

Nantes have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
79'

Substitution. Paul Joly (Auxerre) has come on for Ki-Jana Hoever.
79'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Auxerre.
79'

Total attempts – 8:6.
78'

Nicolas Pallois (Nantes) shows too much aggression during an attacking move and ends up fouling his opponent.
77'

Nantes take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
72'

Christophe Pelissier has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Florian Aye (Auxerre) replacing Elisha Owusu.
71'

The substitution is prepared. Assane Diousse (Auxerre) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Hamed Junior Traore.
71'

Marc Bollengier shows a yellow card to Lassine Sinayoko (Auxerre) for his blatant foul.
69'

Douglas Augusto (Nantes) makes a yard for himself and attempts to endanger the goalkeeper with a long-range shot. His great effort, however, goes a whisker wide of the left post.
67'

Auxerre work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
66'

Anthony Lopes makes a superb save to deny a header which was nodded towards the roof of the net by Lassine Sinayoko (Auxerre) after a cross from the side.
66'

Douglas Augusto (Nantes) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Marc Bollengier blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion.
62'

A precision pass by Sorba Thomas lands at the feet of Louis Leroux (Nantes), who gleefully places the ball into an empty net. 1:1.
62'

Sorba Thomas (Nantes) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
60'

Antoine Kombouare has decided to substitute Fabien Centonze and he is replaced by Louis Leroux (Nantes).
60'

It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Francis Coquelin as he is replaced by Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes).
58'

Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre) attempts to put in the resulting set piece, but he miskicks and sends the ball into the stands. A strong but inaccurate shot.
56'

Nathan Zeze (Nantes) has tested the patience of referee Marc Bollengier and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
55'

A goal, which was scored by Fabien Centonze (Nantes), was disallowed due to offside.
54'

An attempted cross from Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre) is cleared.
53'

A beautiful low pass from the side is received by Gideon Mensah (Auxerre), who was waiting for his chance. However, the defence is alert and spanks the ball away.
52'

Francis Coquelin (Nantes) commits a rough foul. Marc Bollengier stops the game and makes a call.
51'

Donovan Leon displays his ability to read the game and clears the danger after Matthis Abline (Nantes) threatened to latch onto a through ball from just outside the box.
46'

The second half has just started.
45+2'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45

We will have 1 min. of added time.
45'

Nice piece of skill by Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre). He perfectly collected a pass from Lassine Sinayoko and unleashed a fantastic long-range strike which went inside the right post. The score is 1:0.
44'

Close! Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre) unleashes a rocket of a shot from the edge of the box and his shot flies just a few inches over the crossbar.
43'

The corner is swung in but Nantes can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
43'

Sorba Thomas (Nantes) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. The ball goes behind for a corner. Nantes will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
41'

Hamed Junior Traore (Auxerre) collects a pass inside the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.
40'

Marc Bollengier blows the whistle, Francis Coquelin (Nantes) is penalised for a foul. A free kick to Auxerre.
39'

The current number of shots on target for both teams is 2:3.
37'

Matthis Abline (Nantes) feels very aggrieved after the referee stops play for a foul that he commits while heading towards goal with the ball.
37'

Good movement by Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre), but he can't find any of his teammates as the cross is poor.
32'

Ki-Jana Hoever (Auxerre) makes a slide tackle, but referee Marc Bollengier blows for a foul. Nantes are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
29'

Auxerre can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
29'

The resulting set piece from Auxerre is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players. Auxerre have been awarded a corner kick.
28'

Hamed Junior Traore (Auxerre) swept past a couple of defenders inside the box and tried to score into the bottom left corner, but great anticipation by Anthony Lopes allowed him to make a comfortable save. Auxerre have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
27'

What a big chance! Gaetan Perrin (Auxerre) picks up an inch-perfect pass inside the box and fires the ball a whisker wide of the right post.
25'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Auxerre comes to nothing.
25'

Ki-Jana Hoever (Auxerre) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety. Auxerre will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
23'

Marc Bollengier blows his whistle and it's Lassine Sinayoko (Auxerre) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
22'

Nantes keep possession of the ball with some short passes, waiting for the moment to hit the opposition swiftly on the break.
21'

Sorba Thomas (Nantes) sends a cross into the box, but Donovan Leon comes off his line to gather the ball.
18'

Dangerous play by Nicolas Pallois (Nantes). Marc Bollengier blows his whistle for a foul. Auxerre earn a free kick.
17'

Francis Coquelin (Nantes) latches on to a precise pass on the edge of the box, but miskicks his shot and the ball goes high over the bar. Poor effort!
15'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Nicolas Pallois (Nantes) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
11'

Lassine Sinayoko (Auxerre) sends over a cross, but he can't find any teammate inside the box. Poor delivery.
10'

Douglas Augusto (Nantes) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle. A free kick has been awarded to Auxerre.
7'

Francis Coquelin (Nantes) commits a rough challenge and Marc Bollengier blows his whistle for an infringement.
6'

Some great controlled play and passing from Auxerre. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
4'

A pass by Moses Simon (Nantes) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
1'

The first half has started.

Auxerre will kick-off.

Marc Bollengier is the one to supervise the game today.

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