Auxerre held as Paris FC stand firm | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Auxerre and Paris FC drew 0-0 at Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps. The first big chance arrived in the seventh minute when Ilan Kebbal's close-range effort was saved by Donovan Leon. After the restart, Lassine Sinayoko tested Kevin Trapp (46.) then squandered two presentable openings as the hosts pressed (55., 74.). Paris FC were outshot 12-7 yet registered more attempts on target, while Auxerre's 27 crosses brought no breakthrough. Auxerre remain in the relegation play-off places and visit Metz next, while Paris FC sit 15th and host Lens next.

Player of the Match: Kévin Danois was Auxerre's creative spark, supplying four key passes and six accurate crosses from eight to fashion the best late chances.

Stat of the Match: Paris FC made 29 clearances, a measure of their organised rearguard under pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Leon made four saves to keep out early efforts from Kebbal and Ciro Immobile. Paris FC's shot accuracy of 57.1% topped Auxerre's 16.7%, despite taking fewer attempts. The draw nudges Auxerre up from 17th to 16th, while Paris FC drop from 14th to 15th in Ligue 1.