Sinayoko’s 63rd-minute goal lifts Paris FC past Auxerre 1-0

Sinayoko decides a controlled Paris FC victory

Paris FC beat Auxerre 1-0 at Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps, with Lassine Sinayoko scoring the only goal in the 63rd minute. Pablo Pagis provided the assist, making the running score 0-1. The goal was the defining moment of a match Paris FC largely controlled without creating a wide margin.

Possession advantage brings a narrow reward

Paris FC had 66% possession and completed 656 accurate passes from 724 total, compared with Auxerre’s 34% and 325 accurate passes from 393. They also led total shots 10-7, corners 5-1 and expected goals 0.94-0.75. The scoreline remained close: Paris FC put three shots on goal, while Auxerre managed two.

Five yellow-card events shaped the discipline record. Pierre Lees Melou and Cameron Archer were booked in the 15th minute, followed by Sinaly Diomande in the 16th. William Still received a yellow card in the 80th minute and Kevin Danois another in the 88th.

Paris FC widen the table gap

Before kick-off, Auxerre were ranked #14 with 10 points and Paris FC were ranked #4 with 17, a seven-point gap. Paris FC now have 20 points from 10 games and are provisionally first, while Auxerre remain on 10 points from 10 games and are provisionally 13th. The gap is now 10 points.

Sinayoko shared the top rating of 7.7. He played 89 minutes, scored once and recorded one shot on target and one key pass.