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Au City
Spectators: 9000 (Terracing: 6750, Seating: 2070, VIP seats: 180) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Yuma Roekito got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute of the match, Fabien Cantin tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Manuel Espagnet saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Elegance Dijon's Dave Rinaldi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Toni Dean in the 9th minute of play. Dave Rinaldi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yuma Roekito in the 10th minute of the match. Dave Rinaldi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yuma Roekito in the 10th minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, Lyon Olympique 69's goal looked a bit too open when Roger Hauguel came free, but Manuel Espagnet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, Lyon Olympique 69's goalkeeper Manuel Espagnet had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Christian Minaud. When Emanuel Murărașu fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lyon Olympique 69's protests and gave Emanuel Murărașu a yellow card for diving instead. After 14 played minutes Lyon Olympique 69 got a freekick which was hit by Emanuel Murărașu. In the 14th minute of the match, Fabien Cantin tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Manuel Espagnet saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After 16 minutes of play, Elegance Dijon's Christian Minaud made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Manuel Espagnet was left in no man's land by his defense there! Emanuel Murărașu hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Lyon Olympique 69's Manuel Espagnet played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabien Cantin in the 19th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Christian Minaud got free with Manuel Espagnet in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 23 minutes into the match, Lyon Olympique 69's goal looked a bit too open when Roger Hauguel came free, but Manuel Espagnet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Emanuel Murărașu was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 23 minutes had been played. In the 24th match minute, Lyon Olympique 69 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emanuel Murărașu to maneuver through the defense. Manuel Espagnet made an important save on a dangerous shot by Roger Hauguel in the 26th minute. In the 27th minute of the match, Fabien Cantin tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Manuel Espagnet saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Lyon Olympique 69's Manuel Espagnet played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christian Minaud in the 28th minute of play. Lyon Olympique 69's Cezar Nișu got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Manuel Espagnet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Thierry Agnel in the 33rd minute of play. Dave Rinaldi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Toni Dean in the 35th minute of play. Lyon Olympique 69 were awarded a corner in the 36th minute after Elegance Dijon's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Toni Dean took the corner. The corner ended in Toni Dean almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Elegance Dijon's Dave Rinaldi did a great save. 42 minutes into the match, Cezar Nișu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dave Rinaldi. Elegance Dijon's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cezar Nișu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. A hard shot 45 in the game by Christian Minaud from a close distance when the talented Manuel Espagnet managed to make a qualified save. Lyon Olympique 69's players were relieved.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fabien Cantin was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Elegance Dijon booed when Lyon Olympique 69 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 50 match minutes in a wonderful position. Toni Dean didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manuel Espagnet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Minaud, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dave Rinaldi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cezar Nișu in the 54th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Christian Minaud in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manuel Espagnet saved Lyon Olympique 69 from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cezar Nișu in the 59th minute of play forced Elegance Dijon's goalkeeper Dave Rinaldi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Manuel Espagnet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roger Hauguel in the 61st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thierry Agnel in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Manuel Espagnet prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Manuel Espagnet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabien Cantin, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Manuel Espagnet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Minaud, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Cezar Nișu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Dave Rinaldi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Elegance Dijon's Dave Rinaldi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save Elegance Dijon from getting a goal against them. 73 minutes into the match, Elegance Dijon's goal looked a bit too open when Toni Dean came free, but Dave Rinaldi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 74 minutes, Toni Dean managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lyon Olympique 69's supporters crossed their fingers, but Toni Dean was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Manuel Espagnet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Minaud, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Elegance Dijon getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Alexis Bajeux hit a great ball. 82 minutes into the game, Fabien Cantin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Manuel Espagnet was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 85 minutes into the match, Lyon Olympique 69's goal looked a bit too open when Roger Hauguel came free, but Manuel Espagnet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Manuel Espagnet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thierry Agnel in the 86th minute of the match. Manuel Espagnet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roger Hauguel, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Elegance Dijon fans cheered their team off the field, for while Lyon Olympique 69 had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.