Strasbourg vs Auxerre | Highlights | Ligue 1
Gessime Yassine was the star of the match as the Alsatians ended a four-game winless streak in terms of points and a five-game run without a victory.
Strasbourg got back to winning ways in the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season with a commanding 5-1 victory over Auxerre at the Stade de la Meinau on Matchday 9. The Alsatian side delivered an impressive attacking performance, led by Gessime Yassine, who scored twice.
ESSUGO AND GODO LEAD STRASBOURG'S GOAL FEST
After a closely contested first half, Dário Essugo opened the scoring in the 41st minute, finishing off an assist from Oso. Strasbourg extended their lead in the second half when Martial Godo made it 2-0 in the 55th minute, controlling a long pass from Yassine before firing a left-footed shot into the far corner.
In the 62nd minute, Conrad Harder converted a penalty won by Yassine to make it 3-0. However, Cameron Archer pulled one back for Auxerre in the 68th minute after receiving an assist from Romain Faivre, briefly giving the visitors hope of a comeback.
YASSINE SCORES TWICE AS AUXERRE FINISH WITH TEN MEN
Strasbourg refused to take their foot off the gas. In the 74th minute, Lamfia Dioubaté was sent off following a challenge on Yassine and a gesture of protest. With a numerical advantage, the hosts put the game beyond doubt.
The French-Moroccan forward found the net in the 77th minute after combining with Sebastian Nanasi, then completed his brace in the 85th minute with a header from Joaquin Oso's cross.
The result allowed Racing Strasbourg to snap a four-game losing streak and reach 10 points, moving into 12th place in the standings. Auxerre also have 10 points but dropped to 13th due to their inferior goal difference (-10 compared to Strasbourg's -2).
STRASBOURG THRASH AUXERRE IN LIGUE 1
- CONVINCING WIN: Strasbourg defeated Auxerre 5-1 on Matchday 9.
- YASSINE SHINES: Gessime Yassine scored twice and led the hosts' attacking charge.
- LEAGUE STANDINGS: Both teams have 10 points, with Strasbourg in 12th place and Auxerre in 13th.
