Auxerre secured a valuable victory over visiting Metz with a 3-1 win today, Sunday, in the fifteenth round of the French league, temporarily moving away from the relegation zone.

Moroccan international Osama Al-Azoozi stood out by scoring his team's second goal in the 39th minute, capitalizing on a defensive confusion inside the penalty area. He calmly placed the ball into the net, confirming his continuous development and important role in Auxerre's midfield this season.

The home team took the lead first through Lassine Sinayoko's penalty in the 36th minute, before Metz managed to reduce the deficit with a goal from Gauthier Hein during first-half stoppage time.

In the 89th minute, Kevin Danwis sealed the victory by scoring the third goal, giving Auxerre three crucial points that raised their total to 12 points, placing them in sixteenth position, while Metz dropped to the bottom of the standings by one point.