League Play-Off

Stade Michel Hidalgo
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Youri Borderie made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, U.S.Normande's Mathias Mulard got a free kick in the 2nd minute. 13 minutes into the match, Roncourt's goal looked a bit too open when Youri Borderie came free, but Mounir Perry reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eddy Million in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christopher Barnier saved U.S.Normande from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eddy Million in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Christopher Barnier prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mounir Perry took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Youri Borderie, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eddy Million in the 23rd minute of play forced U.S.Normande's goalkeeper Christopher Barnier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the U.S.Normande defense, Eddy Million kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Christopher Barnier. The U.S.Normande fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Christopher Barnier should have stopped the shot. Christopher Barnier stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eddy Million's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. Christopher Barnier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eddy Million in the 28th minute of the match. In the 29th minute Eddy Million shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christopher Barnier saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 32nd minute, J.P. Kapar made a precise shot to the right of Christopher Barnier. U.S.Normande's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. 36 minutes into the match, Roncourt's Eddy Million sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Christopher Barnier narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Eddy Million took the ball and in the 36 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Christopher Barnier. Christopher Barnier dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. Roncourt's Mounir Perry played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aurélien Mussard in the 39th minute of play. After some careless play in the U.S.Normande defense, Eddy Million kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Christopher Barnier. The U.S.Normande fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Christopher Barnier should have stopped the shot. After 44 played minutes Roncourt got a freekick which was hit by Fernand Genty. After 45 played minutes Roncourt got a freekick which was hit by Cleto Pomelov. Fred Battini recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-5 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

57 minutes into the match, Roncourt's goal looked a bit too open when Bengt-Rune Mellberg came free, but Mounir Perry reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when J.P. Kapar got free with Christopher Barnier in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mounir Perry showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aymerick Tourrette, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. In the 63rd minute, Roncourt's Eddy Million dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-7. After having played for 68 minutes, Jean-Marc Kazmierczak managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Roncourt's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jean-Marc Kazmierczak was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mounir Perry took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aymerick Tourrette, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jean-Marc Kazmierczak got free with Christopher Barnier in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mounir Perry took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bengt-Rune Mellberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Christopher Barnier made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when J.P. Kapar sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jean-Marc Kazmierczak in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Christopher Barnier prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Aymerick Tourrette received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Mounir Perry tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mounir Perry made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bengt-Rune Mellberg in the 83rd minute of play. Jean-Marc Kazmierczak took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Christopher Barnier. Christopher Barnier dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-8. Roncourt's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.