Late standout settles Auxerre's trip to Metz | OneFootball

Kévin Danois drove a right-footed shot from outside the box into the top right corner in the 89th minute, as Auxerre won 3-1 at Metz.

Earlier, Danois slipped a through ball for Lassine Sinayoko (4.), signalling his intent and giving Auxerre an outlet that stretched Metz on the break.

He kept asking questions with direct carries and deliveries, then saw a drive blocked (88.), moments before the decisive finish that capped his display.

Danois finished with four successful dribbles, 13 successful final third passes and 42 of 48 passes completed, underlining how he linked play and supplied pressure in advanced areas.

Operating from midfield, he consistently received between the lines and fed runners, keeping Metz retreating and ensuring Auxerre controlled the key phases when it mattered most.

Auxerre host Rennes next; Metz visit Paris Saint-Germain.