On Thursday, the Villepinte Flamboyants won the final of the Paris Credit Mutuel IDF Overseas Cup against CA Vitry (2-1) at the Eugène Cognevault Stadium in Gonesse.
The Account In a festive atmosphere despite the rain, the final kicks off. Shortly after the quarter-hour mark, Villepinte’s Flamboyants are close to opening the score. On a left-wing cross from Saci, Stili strikes and hits the post (16th minute). On the other side, CA Vitry scores on their first real opportunity. In the box, Brador dribbles past his opponent and scores (0-1, 34th minute). The Villepinte players then show their character strength by equalizing three minutes later. A deflection from Salmier allows Lani to break through and beat the opposing goalkeeper (1-1, 37th minute).
The Flamboyants in a nail-biter The match is balanced, anything is possible in this final. After an hour of play, the District 93 team seems more threatening, getting two big chances (61st, 79th minute). And just when it seems like we’re heading for a penalty shootout, the Villepinte Flamboyants score the winning goal. Following a left-wing cross, Sitli controls in the box and unleashes a half-volley with his left foot that rattles the net (2-1, 89th minute). Despite Vitry’s last efforts, it is the club from Seine-Saint-Denis that wins this Paris Credit Mutuel IDF Overseas Cup!
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By Florent PIASECKI
