Auxerre Comeback Secures Second Straight Ligue 1 Win Against Brest, Nice Inflict First Defeat on Lille

Auxerre secured their second consecutive victory in the French football championship, coming from behind to defeat visiting Brest 2-1 in a match from the fifth round.

The visitors opened the scoring in the 23rd minute through Pathé Mboup. However, the hosts managed to equalize just before the break, with Cameron Archer finding the net in the 45th minute, assisted by Dani Namaso. The final score was settled in the 83rd minute when Brest defender Raphaël Le Guen scored an unfortunate own goal.

Following this success, Auxerre climbed to 9th place in the standings with 6 points. Brest, on the other hand, remains in 11th position with 5 points.

In another match from the same round, Nice achieved a 2-1 victory over Lille. The hosts took the lead in the 22nd minute after an own goal by Nathan Ngoy. In the 67th minute, forward Mohamed Amoura doubled Nice's advantage.

The visitors from Lille managed to pull one back in the 79th minute through Ayase Ueda. Despite their significant pressure, which included 19 shots on goal and 60% possession, "Les Dogues" were unable to find an equalizer.

Thus, Lille remains in 4th place with 10 points, while Nice sits in 14th position with 5 points in the Ligue 1 table.

Later this evening, the derby of the round is set to take place, with Olympique Marseille hosting champions Paris Saint-Germain.