Official Cup

Stade Michel Hidalgo
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Gilles Morisson made the kick off and thus started the match. Lilian Montane came out of the goal in the 6th minute to try and stop a shot by U.S.Normande's Youri Borderie. But to his dismay, Youri Borderie quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Ismael Rivera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gilles Morisson, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. The corner led LE TALADRO F.C's Sergio Duarte to fire away a dangerous shot which Ismael Rivera despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Youri Borderie blasted a shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lilian Montane having to make a save. 18 minutes into the match, U.S.Normande's goal looked a bit too open when Steevy Ferlay came free, but Ismael Rivera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lilian Montane stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Youri Borderie's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. After 22nd play minutes Youri Borderie shot 2-0, a short shot which went by Lilian Montane and just under the crossbar into goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Youri Borderie in the 24th minute of play forced LE TALADRO F.C's goalkeeper Lilian Montane to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in LE TALADRO F.C's zone, Youri Borderie stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lilian Montane came out of the goal and Youri Borderie tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Youri Borderies short, quick shot in the 37thth minute got Lilian Montane to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Lilian Montane made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Léopold Fraval in the 40th minute of play. Lilian Montane showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Youri Borderie in the 42nd minute of the match. A hard shot 44 in the game by Youri Borderie from a close distance when the talented Lilian Montane managed to make a qualified save. LE TALADRO F.C's players were relieved. Youri Borderie blasted a shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lilian Montane having to make a save. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Léopold Fraval to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind LE TALADRO F.C's goalkeeper Lilian Montane, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Léopold Fraval had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lilian Montane showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Youri Borderie in the 60th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Youri Borderie in the 64th minute of play forced LE TALADRO F.C's goalkeeper Lilian Montane to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. LE TALADRO F.C's Louison Gaulier got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Zula Bronder's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ismael Rivera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 83rd minute of play. Gaël Rohr was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Youri Borderie took the ball and in the 89 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Lilian Montane. Lilian Montane dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The U.S.Normande fans cheered their team off the field, for while LE TALADRO F.C had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.