Les Verts take a point from Air Bel

Les Verts, who are well clear leaders in their U17 Nationals group, will have to wait a little longer before they can be crowned champions! With OL having won, ASSE could not be content with the point they took home from Air Bel mid-afternoon.

Trailing just before the quarter-hour mark (Air Bel 1-0 ASSE, 11th), Les Verts equalised through their number 9, Daniel Epanya (Air Bel 1-1 ASSE, 34th). They came out stronger in the second half and could have won, but had to settle for a draw. All they need is a point against Valence next Sunday to officially join the play-offs at the end of a superb campaign.

The coach's reaction

‘I'm disappointed with our first half, when we lacked pace. It took us a while to get to grips with the game. Our second half was more in line with what we expected, with combined play and more intent. It's a shame we didn't score that second goal despite having three clear chances.'

The game sheet

Air Bel 1-1 ASSE
Saturday 5 April, Marseille (16:00)
Half-time: 1-1
Goals: Curis (11th) for Air Bel; Epanya (34th) for ASSE
ASSE: Colombet - Teillol (then Lengi, 60th), Mouton, Kasia (then Ngindu, 60th), Lengué - Ait Amer, Aini (then Vibert, 67th), Traoré - Toty, Epanya (then Charros, 76th), Moulin. Coach: David Le Moal.