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LION ARENA
Spectators: 6806 (Terracing: 5100, Seating: 1703, VIP seats: 3) Roland Beauvallet started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Faustin Bordel could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Paulo Halter made a huge save. John-David Vauquelin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Castillon's Paulo Halter proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Castillon from getting a goal against them. Eddy Cloix's late challenge caught a Castillon's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eddy Cloix helped the player get up and apologised. Eddy Cloix kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Faustin Bordel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 31st minute, John-David Vauquelin fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Titouan Dubief kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Castillon's Paulo Halter proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Castillon from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Castillon getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Manuel Croce hit a great ball. Faustin Bordel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Paulo Halter tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fernand Millot made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Célestin Delpech in the 43rd minute of play. Roland Beauvallet fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernand Millot having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when John-David Vauquelin made the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the game, Racing Cracow's John-David Vauquelin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paulo Halter made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. 62 minutes into the match, Racing Cracow's goal looked a bit too open when Célestin Delpech came free, but Fernand Millot reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Célestin Delpechs short, quick shot in the 66thth minute got Fernand Millot to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a defensive mix-up in Racing Cracow's zone, Célestin Delpech stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fernand Millot came out of the goal and Célestin Delpech tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 70 minutes into the match, Célestin Delpech had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fernand Millot. Racing Cracow's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Célestin Delpech was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. With 77 minutes on the clock, Émeric Gotti commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 76th minute, one of Racing Cracow:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Racing Cracow. 87 minutes into the game, Titouan Dubief was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Castillon's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Racing Cracow the free kick. After 87 played minutes Castillon got a freekick which was hit by Titouan Dubief. Fernand Millot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roland Beauvallet, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Racing Cracow's zone, Célestin Delpech stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fernand Millot came out of the goal and Célestin Delpech tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Roland Beauvallet sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 97th match minute, Racing Cracow was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arnaud Ruckebusch to maneuver through the defense. The Castillon players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.