Archer strikes as Auxerre kick-start Ligue 1 bid | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Auxerre beat Nice 1-0 in Ligue 1 at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps. Cameron Archer settled it in the 74th minute, finishing Christ Makosso's through ball from the right side of the box. Les Aiglons pressed for a leveller, with Elye Wahi denied by Mamadou Diop (78.) and Jonathan Clauss firing over in the first minute of second half stoppage time. Les Aiglons had 68.5% possession and 12 attempts but hit the target only four times. Auxerre rise from 18th to 13th and host Brest next.

Player of the Match: Christ Makosso combined a defence-splitting assist for the winner with nine clearances and six interceptions, controlling Auxerre's back line and the fine margins.

Stat of the Match: Auxerre hit seven shots on target from 11 attempts, a 63.6% accuracy that underpinned their edge.

Three Things We Learned: Archer's finishing proved decisive, with two shots on target from three attempts and the game's only goal. Makosso was immense defensively, producing nine clearances and six interceptions while creating two big chances. Les Aiglons dominated the ball at 68.5% and delivered 26 crosses, yet mustered only four shots on target from 12 attempts.