Unseen hero steadies Le Havre against Auxerre | OneFootball

Simon Ebonog equalised in the 23rd minute with a right-footed finish as Le Havre drew 1-1 with Auxerre. The midfielder's timing shifted the momentum at Stade Océane.

Ebonog arrived centrally to sweep in Issa Soumaré's pass, ghosting between lines to meet the cut-back with calm precision. The strike capped Le Havre's most incisive spell of the first half.

After the restart he stayed busy between Auxerre's centre-backs and holding midfielder, drawing contact and carrying play into the box before forcing Théo De Percin into a low save (72.).

He finished with two attempts, both on target, plus six successful final third passes and six recoveries, a blend that linked build-up to the front line and kept Auxerre pinned back for long spells.

Because Le Havre funnelled attacks through him in the right half space, his constant availability pulled markers out and opened crossing lanes, ensuring the hosts controlled the key phases until his withdrawal (77.).

Le Havre visit Nice next in Ligue 1, while Auxerre host Nantes.