League Play-Off

Stade Châtelet
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) 4 minutes into the game, Melvin Gallier cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Joe Gilliot was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Romeo Pauvert sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Moscou's Chris Demarque got a free kick in the 11th minute. Simon Chazot sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 13th minute Simon Chazot shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jean-Philippe Banse saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 17th minute, Dimitri Simon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Moscou's Jules Jenny got a free kick in the 18th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Romeo Pauvert managed to get in a good position for a shot. Châtelet's supporters rose to their feet, but Romeo Pauvert was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jean-Philippe Banse breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Romeo Pauvert managed to get in a good position for a shot. Châtelet's supporters rose to their feet, but Romeo Pauvert was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jean-Philippe Banse breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Moscou booed when Châtelet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sebastien Liaigre didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joe Gilliot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paul-Henri Fontes, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. In the 34th minute, Gaetan Fourrier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Romeo Pauvert had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arnaud Barbier in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joe Gilliot prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Arnaud Barbier received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Joe Gilliot tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Châtelet players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Moscou were winning 0-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Romeo Pauvert to make the kick off. In the 55th minute the ball was on its way in behind Châtelet's goalkeeper Joe Gilliot, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Melvin Gallier in the 56th minute of play forced Châtelet's goalkeeper Joe Gilliot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Moscou defense, Romeo Pauvert kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jean-Philippe Banse. The Moscou fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jean-Philippe Banse should have stopped the shot. Dimitri Simon was shown his second yellow card after 61 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. A collision led to Châtelet getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Dimitri Simon hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Melvin Gallier in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joe Gilliot saved Châtelet from getting behind. Arnaud Barbier struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Joe Gilliot didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Moscou. Arnaud Barbier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 77th minute Melvin Gallier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joe Gilliot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Châtelet's Joe Gilliot got control of the ball when Arnaud Barbier tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 82nd minute Simon Chazot shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jean-Philippe Banse saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Châtelet's Joe Gilliot got control of the ball when Arnaud Barbier tried to sneak it across the goal line. Châtelet's Joe Gilliot proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save Châtelet from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Moscou booed when Châtelet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Romeo Pauvert didn't get a good kick on the ball. 95 minutes into the match, Moscou's Melvin Gallier sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Joe Gilliot narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some careless play in the Châtelet defense, Arnaud Barbier kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Joe Gilliot. The Châtelet fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Joe Gilliot should have stopped the shot. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Moscou walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.