League Play-Off

Stade Illies
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Pacôme Meier started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Paul-Henri Debove made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Karl Begard in the 5th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Illies's zone, Moise Bernaud stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paul-Henri Debove came out of the goal and Moise Bernaud tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Truyes's goalkeeper Mathias Letard, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Eddy Sablayrolles could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Mathias Letard made a huge save. If Moise Bernaud had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Pacôme Meier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Pacôme Meier fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mathias Letard having to interfere. Germain Gaborit hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Paul-Henri Debove took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Moise Bernaud, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Karl Begard had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 41 minutes into the game, Pacôme Meier recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mathias Letard. Pacôme Meier showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 45 minutes into the match, Truyes's goal looked a bit too open when Marouane Bellay came free, but Mathias Letard reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eddy Sablayrolles who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 47thth minute tested the skills of Mathias Letard when he managed to save the team from getting behind.

Pacôme Meier struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Mathias Letard didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Illies. Eddy Sablayrolles received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Mathias Letard tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pacôme Meier recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 65 played minutes Truyes got a freekick which was hit by Joaquim Ayral. Mathias Letard stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eddy Sablayrolles's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. In the 68th minute, Rodrigo Frère hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Moise Bernaud fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paul-Henri Debove having to interfere. The supporters of Truyes booed when Illies was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dorian Nedelec didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Pacôme Meier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Germain Gaborit charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Germain Gaborit the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Illies's Bérenger Goeury was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mathias Letard in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Paul-Henri Debove showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karl Begard, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Illies's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.