League Play-Off

Stade Cantaron
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Theophile Bouiller started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Camille Malherbe in the 2nd minute of play forced Plainbosc's goalkeeper Jean-Marie Audebert to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 5 minutes, Auguste Lecointre managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cantaron's supporters crossed their fingers, but Auguste Lecointre was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 9 minutes into the match, Plainbosc's goal looked a bit too open when Camille Malherbe came free, but Jean-Marie Audebert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Malki's late challenge caught a Cantaron's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Daniel Malki helped the player get up and apologised. In the 10th match minute, Plainbosc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Malki to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 11 minutes, Camille Malherbe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cantaron's supporters crossed their fingers, but Camille Malherbe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Camille Malherbe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Jean-Marie Audebert tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jean-Marie Audebert made an important save on a dangerous shot by Auguste Lecointre in the 16th minute. Plainbosc's Jean-Marie Audebert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Camille Malherbe in the 19th minute of play. Prosper Ropers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 23rdth minute of the game Theophile Bouiller who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Cantaron's Harold Costa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Prosper Ropers received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Harold Costa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Theophile Bouiller in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Harold Costa saved Cantaron from getting behind. The supporters of Cantaron booed when Plainbosc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Renan Jacquard didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jean-Marie Audebert made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Camille Malherbe in the 31st minute of play. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Cantaron's goalkeeper Harold Costa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 34 minutes, Camille Malherbe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cantaron's supporters crossed their fingers, but Camille Malherbe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 40 minutes into the match, Plainbosc's goalkeeper Jean-Marie Audebert had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Auguste Lecointre. Auguste Lecointre recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Camille Malherbe made a kick off. After having played for 53 minutes, Auguste Lecointre managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cantaron's supporters crossed their fingers, but Auguste Lecointre was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Auguste Lecointre kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. The supporters of Cantaron booed when Plainbosc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christopher Brouet didn't get a good kick on the ball. Auguste Lecointre's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jean-Marie Audebert read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. Camille Malherbe struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Jean-Marie Audebert didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cantaron. After 69 minutes, Roger Dartiguelongue mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cantaron and the Plainbosc players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 71st minute there was a penalty for Plainbosc. Renan Jacquard stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Harold Costa. 0-1. Camille Malherbe struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Jean-Marie Audebert didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cantaron. 1-1 became the score in the 78th minute when Auguste Lecointre elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Plainbosc's Emeric Nunez got a free kick in the 84th minute. Plainbosc's Jean-Marie Audebert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Auguste Lecointre in the 86th minute of play. Auguste Lecointre received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Jean-Marie Audebert tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Auguste Lecointre took the ball and in the 91 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jean-Marie Audebert. Jean-Marie Audebert dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Cantaron fans cheered their team off the field, for while Plainbosc had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.