Fire in the Audonian area
A header too wide from Baldé, numerous crosses… Rodez is pushing hard to equalize.
Sylla precious on his side
The full-back shows a lot of commitment and passion in everything he does. Jean-Lambert is constantly on the move on his side.
Poussin anticipates wisely
Jean-Lambert tries to launch Arconte behind the defense with a curled cross. But the Francilian goalkeeper is alert and leaves his area to clear the ball with his head.
Francilians ideally launched
After a complicated start, Red Star gains strength as minutes pass and moves in the right direction with Cabral’s goal. Rodez needs to shake things up.
WHAT A HEADER FROM CABRAL, RED STAR OPENS THE SCORE!
Bauer can explode with happiness on this magical goal! Durand attracts Galves to the left and crosses. In the air, Cabral rises high and heads in a massive goal post! It’s superb, making it 1-0 for Red Star!
Dangerous response from RAF!
Durivaux is challenged by Baldé, who receives the ball on the left shoulder of the penalty area. The attacker curls a shot at a tight angle, narrowly missing the far post!
Pierret’s header!
Free kick from Danger’s right foot. The ex-RAF player curls towards the far post where his midfielder jumps unopposed. His header is saved on the line by Braat!
First heat in the Ruthenian area!
Nice pass from Cabral to the right of the area to Sylla, who is running in. The attacker sends a strong ball in front of the goal with a shot, it zips past without being touched by a teammate!
Bauer cheers on, Red Star will need it
As usual, the stadium in Seine-Saint-Denis sets the atmosphere and supports its players, who are currently struggling to approach the Ruthenian area.
RAF off to a good start
The visitors are sharp in this opening and push Red Star back. An opening allows Jolly to shoot, forcing Durivaux to block this dangerous shot.
It’s underway in Saint-Ouen!
Ruthenians, in yellow, have started this promotion playoff 1 for access to Ligue 1!
Bauer welcomes the players
Both teams enter the field, referee Guillaume Paradis officiates at Saint-Ouen.
Rodez with the favorite’s suit?
Unbeaten in the league since November 21, winning 20 matches (!), Rodez is on an incredible streak. With recent wins over Troyes (2-1) and Saint-Étienne (2-1), they are only behind Audonians in goal difference. Rodez has experience in playoffs, unlike their opponent.
Red Star’s lineup with a (almost) classic look
One change from the team that secured the playoffs ticket on Saturday: Dembo Sylla starts over Théo Magnin on the right side of this 3-5-2 formation. Only Pierre Lemonnier, injured, is absent.
Poussin – Huard, Escartin, Durivaux – Durand, Danger, Hachem, Pierret, Sylla – Cabral, Ikanga
Red Star’s remarkable season is not over
The Red Star, with three former Ruthenians in their squad, ended their season strongly by winning 5 of their last 8 matches to secure a spot. A tough journey lies ahead for the Audonians, not initially planned to play in these playoffs.
Rodez’s lineup revealed
Elected best goalkeeper in Ligue 2, Quentin Braat starts in goal. Rodez’s coach Didier Santini brings out a strong formation for the match against Red Star.
Braat – Lipinski, M. Magnin, Laurent – Jean-Lambert, Joly, Trouillet, Mendes, Galves – Arconte, Baldé
Red Star doesn’t see playoffs as a “bonus”
The Red Star, aiming to stay in Ligue 2 at the start of the season, now believes in their chances of reaching the elite next season. They want to be ambitious according to their coach Grégory Poirier.
The Ligue 2 playoffs have begun
Good evening everyone! Red Star and Rodez, ranked 4th and 5th in the regular season, face off in a promotion playoff for Ligue 1. The winner will challenge Saint-Étienne next.
Kickoff at 8:30 pm!
