Auxerre vs Strasbourg

Auxerre and Strasbourg played out a stubborn 0-0 draw at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps in Ligue 1's Matchday 25, a result that will satisfy the hosts far more than the visitors. Despite Strasbourg monopolising 72.5% of possession, they simply could not find a way past a resolute home defence. Strasbourg started brightly, with Datro Fofana forcing goalkeeper Donovan Léon into a sharp save inside three minutes. The best chance of the first half fell Auxerre's way when Gideon Mensah's dangerous cross was deflected onto the post by Andrew Omobamidele in the 52nd minute. Léon then produced a stunning double save to deny Nanasi and Barco on 70 minutes, keeping the scores level. Danny Namaso nearly snatched it late for Auxerre in the 85th minute, but Strasbourg keeper Mike Penders stood tall to block the effort and preserve the point. The draw edges Auxerre, 16th on 19 points, two clear of the relegation zone and Nantes in 17th. For Strasbourg, sitting 8th on 36 points, it extends a dire run of just one win in their last ten league outings — form that is rapidly eroding their cushion above danger.