Nantes Secure First League Win of the Season with 2-0 Victory over Auxerre

In a thrilling encounter, Nantes recorded their first league win of the season, defeating Auxerre 2-0 at the Stade de la Beaujoire. The victory was made possible thanks to a stunning goal from Nigeria international Moses Simon and a late strike from Baherba Guirassy.

Simon, who opened his goal account for the new season, curled in an expertly taken shot from inside the box in the 14th minute. The Nigerian international’s goal proved to be the turning point in the match, as Nantes went on to dominate the proceedings.

In the 78th minute, Simon was replaced by Egypt international Mostafa Mohamed, who made his debut for the club. Despite the change, Nantes continued to push for more goals, and their efforts were rewarded in stoppage time when Guirassy scored to extend the lead.

The win marks a significant turnaround for Nantes, who had previously drawn 0-0 with Toulouse in their opening fixture of the season. The former Ligue 1 champions will be looking to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next match.

Auxerre, on the other hand, will be disappointed with the defeat, particularly after a promising performance from Nigerian defender Gabriel Osho, who played the full 90 minutes. Despite the loss, the team will take heart from Osho’s impressive display and will look to bounce back in their next match.

The victory is a welcome boost for Nantes, who will be hoping to build on this momentum and make a strong push for the top of the table.