Rennes climbs Ligue 1 podium

Rennes defeated AJ Auxerre 4-1 in the sixth round of Ligue 1, securing a place on the league’s podium in the process. The match took place at Roazhon Park, with Willy Delajod officiating as the referee.

Franck Haise’s team overcomes strong opposition

Rennes, managed by Franck Haise, defeated a resilient Auxerre side that had previously won two consecutive matches in Ligue 1. The victory allowed Rennes to move above Olympique Lyonnais, who had lost 1-2 to Lens earlier in the week.

Early goal and quick response

The match began with a goal from Lepaul in the 15th minute, assisted by Cresswell, giving Rennes an early lead. Auxerre quickly responded, equalizing in the 25th minute through a goal from Archer, who took advantage of a clearance from Rennes’ goalkeeper.

Rennes dominates second half

Rennes regained control in the 53rd minute when Thomasson headed in a cross from Reynolds. The second half saw Rennes take full control, with Dia scoring twice in stoppage time—first in the 90+2nd minute and again in the 90+4th minute. Auxerre, despite efforts from players like Ahamada and Danois, could not recover.

Strong performances and balanced match

Rennes' win was marked by standout performances, particularly from Cresswell, who earned a match rating of 8/10 for his key pass and aerial play. The match was described as lively and balanced, with both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities and maintaining high intensity throughout the game.