League Play-Off

Roubaix
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ludovic Le Monnier took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd minute, Harry Touati hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ludovic Le Monnier in the 11th minute of play forced Roubaix's goalkeeper Isaac Rodet to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 12 played minutes Roubaix got a freekick which was hit by Gael Dodin. Tristan Roulot recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Isaac Rodet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ludovic Le Monnier in the 14th minute of the match. The supporters of Piboson booed when Roubaix was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Malik Bouret didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tristan Roulot in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Isaac Rodet saved Roubaix from getting behind. Albert Boinet kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Noe Ribault took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gael Male, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Roubaix's Gael Dodin got a free kick in the 27th minute. Rene Viart struck a weak shot in the 29th minute. Noe Ribault didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Roubaix. Noe Ribault took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gael Dodin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The referee felt a red card was in order, 53 minutes into the game, when Celestin Girardin put in a rough tackle. In a very dangerous position, a player in Piboson fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 53rd minute. Penalty! Rene Viart struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Noe Ribault didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Roubaix. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Tristan Roulot managed to get in a good position for a shot. Piboson's supporters rose to their feet, but Tristan Roulot was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Isaac Rodet breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Florian Liagre had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 65th minute, Gael Male made a precise shot to the right of Noe Ribault. Piboson's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. After having played for 68 minutes, Gael Male managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Roubaix's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gael Male was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 69 minutes, Daniel Quentel mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Piboson and the Roubaix players grew even worse after the yellow card. Daniel Quentel hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. In the 73rdth minute of the game Gael Male who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Piboson's Noe Ribault was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 79 minutes into the match, Piboson's goal looked a bit too open when Gael Male came free, but Noe Ribault reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gael Dodin hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. In the 86th minute Gael Dodin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Noe Ribault saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Florian Liagre hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. When Roubaix's Rene Viart in 91 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Noe Ribault guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. In the 93rd minute Gael Male shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Noe Ribault saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 99 minutes, Theodore Matte mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Roubaix and the Piboson players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 99th minute, Theodore Matte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Roubaix were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Piboson for a fine match.