Sinayoko double fires Auxerre to statement win at Lille | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: LOSC lost 2-0 at home to Auxerre. In the 32nd minute, Lassine Sinayoko rifled a right-footed finish from a tight left angle into the top right. Earlier, a VAR review had ruled out Sinaly Diomande's effort (24.), and Sinayoko then sealed it late with his second from Gideon Mensah's pass (90.). Despite 72.8% possession and 12 attempts, Lille managed only three on target while the visitors were clinical with four on target from seven. LOSC remain third on 61 points and Auxerre stay 15th on 34.

Player of the Match: Lassine Sinayoko decided the contest with a brace from three shots on target, adding ball recoveries and relentless running to stretch Lille throughout.

Stat of the Match: Lille registered just three shots on target from 12 attempts, underlining control without incision.

Three Things We Learned: A first half Auxerre strike was overturned after a VAR review, yet the visitors kept their composure and took their moments. Auxerre's back line stood firm with 28 clearances, repeatedly repelling Lille's pressure. Ethan Mbappé injected creativity off the bench, producing three key passes and three accurate crosses in 45 minutes.