League

La Marne
Spectators: 8008 (Terracing: 6008, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) Paul-Émile Mathelin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Jule, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paul-Émile Mathelin made a fantastic save in the 10th minute, when Samy Dartiguelongue sent off a good shot on target. Bruno Jule received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Paul-Émile Mathelin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Stade de Reims's Roman Chassang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gameiro Leman in the 16th minute of play. Stade de Reims's Roman Chassang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jean-Paul Coroller in the 19th minute of play. When Stade Rennais's René Argentin in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stade de Reims's goalie prevented a goal. Noa Koenig took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 23rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Roman Chassang. Stade de Reims's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 29 minutes into the match, Stade de Reims's goal looked a bit too open when Jean-Paul Coroller came free, but Roman Chassang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 35 minutes into the game, Jean-Paul Coroller cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Roman Chassang was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 42 minutes into the match, Stade Rennais's goal looked a bit too open when Bruno Jule came free, but Paul-Émile Mathelin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 42nd minute, Roger Brégeon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half Stade Rennais were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 53rd minute of the match Stade Rennais got a corner. Stade de Reims's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Youssef Stalin ran over to the corner to take the kick. Gameiro Leman who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 56thth minute tested the skills of Roman Chassang when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Stade de Reims's Malik Coquelet got a free kick in the 60th minute. When Jean-Paul Coroller came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Stade Rennais fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jean-Paul Coroller couldn't finish the play. Stade de Reims's Roman Chassang proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 69th minute of the match, managed to save Stade de Reims from getting a goal against them. Roman Chassang stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jean-Paul Coroller's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. 74 minutes into the game, Roger Brégeon was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Stade Rennais's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Stade de Reims the free kick. After a rather tough play, Stade Rennais's Roger Brégeon got a free kick in the 74th minute. Roger Brégeon hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Stade de Reims's Roman Chassang got control of the ball when Gameiro Leman tried to sneak it across the goal line. The Stade Rennais supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Stade Rennais would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.