League Play-Off

Stade Niolon
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Gaétan Decombe started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gaétan Decombe in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Justin Balavoine prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The crowd rose to their feet as Niolon's Gaétan Decombe slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Justin Balavoine. That made the score 1-0 after 6 minutes of play. After 11 played minutes Bonsecours got a freekick which was hit by Charles Arrault. Gaétan Decombe took the ball and in the 13 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Justin Balavoine. Justin Balavoine dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. If Gaétan Decombe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Niolon's zone, Alex Odin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ferdinand Garat came out of the goal and Alex Odin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Morgan Rivera's late challenge caught a Niolon's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Morgan Rivera helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Bonsecours getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Morgan Rivera hit a great ball. The supporters of Niolon booed when Bonsecours was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edouard Chazalon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Jonas Fons could shoot a difficult shot in the 24th minute, which Justin Balavoine however easily saved by the left post. In the 28th minute, Alex Odin left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Bonsecours fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Christian Jumel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jonas Fons might have been able to make a better finish in the 40th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Justin Balavoine. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jonas Fons ran back to his position shaking his head. Edouard Chazalon's late challenge caught a Niolon's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edouard Chazalon helped the player get up and apologised. After 43 played minutes Bonsecours got a freekick which was hit by Edouard Chazalon. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Niolon's goalkeeper Ferdinand Garat, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ferdinand Garat stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alex Odin's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. If Alex Odin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Bonsecours booed when Niolon was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Noël Deudon didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Fabian Mendes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bonsecours's supporters rose to their feet, but Fabian Mendes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ferdinand Garat breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Christian Jumel took the ball and in the 76 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ferdinand Garat. Ferdinand Garat dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alex Odin in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ferdinand Garat saved Niolon from getting behind. After some careless play in the Bonsecours defense, Jonas Fons kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Justin Balavoine. The Bonsecours fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Justin Balavoine should have stopped the shot. A collision led to Niolon getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Jonas Fons hit a great ball. Gaétan Decombe struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Justin Balavoine didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Niolon. 92 minutes into the match, Christian Jumel notched a goal, 3-3, to the right of Niolon's Ferdinand Garat. Ferdinand Garat was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.