Standout star drives Lyon past Auxerre | OneFootball

Zachary Athekame put Lyon in control in the 31st minute with a crisp right-footed strike from outside the box, as they beat Auxerre 3-1.

The Swiss defender stepped into space and arrowed it low into the bottom left corner, finishing a move sparked by Loïs Openda's lay-off.

In the third minute of first half stoppage time he created again, standing up a cross for Openda that Mamadou Diop tipped over.

After the restart he kept Auxerre pinned with progressive passing and late service, threading another centre that Openda turned into a blocked effort (82.). He finished with three key passes, four tackles and nine recoveries.

Operating high from right back, his timing to step inside or overlap gave Les Gones an extra outlet, and his 10 successful final third passes underlined how he linked play in advanced areas.

Les Gones sit top of Ligue 1 on seven points and visit Paris FC next. Auxerre host Nice next.