Red Star stunned by Versailles, Nîmes edges closer to National League survival
Red Star, the reigning National champion, faced a surprising defeat against Versailles (1-2) on Friday evening, as Versailles officially secured their place in the league. Despite a promising start with a header from Cheikh Ndoye, the Audonians faltered against Jean-Luc Vasseur’s Versailles side, conceding goals to Mondy Prunier and Chris Nadje, exposing vulnerabilities in their defense. The match concluded amidst tension, with prolonged scuffles erupting between numerous members of both teams, notably involving Habib Beye and Charles Itandje.
Meanwhile, Nîmes strengthened their position in the league with a hard-fought victory against GOAL FC (2-1), marking their third consecutive win and placing them on the brink of securing their place in the National league for the upcoming season.
Châteauroux also secured a crucial win against Villefranche (1-0), providing them with some much-needed breathing space in the league standings, while Avranches faces the threat of relegation.
The highlight of the evening unfolded at Le Mans, where a thrilling encounter against Cholet ended in a 3-3 draw, dashing Le Mans’ hopes of promotion.
In contrast, Martigues bolstered their promotion ambitions with a crucial victory over Marignane (2-1), intensifying the pressure on Niort.
In an unexpected turn of events, the match at Bonal witnessed a new attendance record for the season, with 15,035 supporters in attendance, despite the disappointing outcome of a goalless draw.
This remarkable display of support underscores the enduring passion and fervor for football in the National league, despite the unpredictable nature of the game.
