League Play-Off

Stade Kirbon
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Timothé Duclos took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute Timothé Duclos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruno Lacassagne saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th minute, Timothé Duclos got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 10th minute, Limonest's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Christian Lamart fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Limonest's goalkeeper Mathys Casenave, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mathys Casenave was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Christian Lamart showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 15 minute of play. In the 17th minute, Raoul Tourneur hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 20th minute of the match Arthur Bouret sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bruno Lacassagne skillfully saved the ball. In a very dangerous position, a player in Kirbon fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 22nd minute. Penalty! In the 26th minute, Christian Lamart left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Kirbon fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Harry Marguerie kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. After 31st play minutes Timothé Duclos shot 2-2, a short shot which went by Bruno Lacassagne and just under the crossbar into goal. When Kirbon's Christian Lamart in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Limonest's goalie prevented a goal. In the 44th minute, Timothé Duclos got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Brice Laisney managed to get in a good position for a shot. Limonest's supporters rose to their feet, but Brice Laisney was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bruno Lacassagne breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 3-3 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Christian Lamart stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Bruno Lacassagne stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Timothé Duclos's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Brice Laisney managed to get in a good position for a shot. Limonest's supporters rose to their feet, but Brice Laisney was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bruno Lacassagne breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, Kirbon's Bruno Lacassagne got control of the ball when Brice Laisney tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tristan Bozon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Mathys Casenave tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Christian Lamart had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Timothé Duclos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bruno Lacassagne having to interfere. Limonest's Brice Laisney was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 76th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Timothé Duclos in the 83rd minute of play forced Kirbon's goalkeeper Bruno Lacassagne to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tristan Bozon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mathys Casenave having to interfere. Kirbon's Christian Lamart got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Brice Laisney who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 93rdth minute tested the skills of Bruno Lacassagne when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Brice Laisney fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bruno Lacassagne having to interfere. The Kirbon supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Limonest's performance. The match ended with a win for Limonest.