Paris FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Auxerre in their Ligue 1 encounter at the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps on Saturday, with Lassine Sinayoko scoring the decisive goal in the second half.
The visitors dominated possession for much of the encounter but had to wait until the 63rd minute to break the deadlock.
Sinayoko converted from close range after being set up by Pablo Pagis, giving Paris FC a deserved lead.
Paris FC controlled proceedings with 65 per cent possession and registered 10 shots against Auxerre’s seven.
They also recorded six attempts inside the box, compared with three by the hosts, as they consistently threatened the home side’s defence.
Auxerre, however, remained competitive despite spending long periods without the ball.
The hosts defended compactly and relied on counter-attacks to trouble their opponents, with Cameron Archer among those who attempted to find a breakthrough.
Paris FC’s defensive organisation proved decisive as they successfully protected their advantage in the closing stages.
Auxerre struggled to create clear-cut opportunities to draw level, leaving the visitors to secure all three points.
Goalkeeper Paul Nardi made two important saves for Auxerre to keep his side in contention, while Paris FC’s Diego Coppola delivered a composed performance at the back, helping the visitors maintain their clean sheet.
The victory was built on Paris FC’s superior possession, passing accuracy and defensive discipline, with the visitors completing 657 accurate passes compared with Auxerre’s 318.
The result sees Paris FC strengthen their position in Ligue 1, while Auxerre will be left disappointed after failing to capitalise on their home advantage.
