Rodez – Pau: the RAF forces the decision at the end of the match and enters the first part of the table

We believed for a long time, this Friday evening, that this match between Rodez and Pau would end in a goalless draw. The fault lies with two teams that are not very economical with their energies but always well placed when it comes to defending. Thus, in the first half, Bouchouari found Pau's crossbar after a hit ball. The Palois responded in the same way with a strike from Bobichon on the Rouergate bar. This match, lively and rhythmic, demonstrated that the two teams were not calculating. Same scenario in the second half with decisive saves from goalkeepers on both sides and we were heading towards a draw that was ultimately quite logical…

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Except that Bentayeb recently came into play in Rodez's attack and decided otherwise. With a beautiful uncrossed header from the penalty spot, the Ruthenois crucified the excellent Pau goalkeeper, Kamara. There were two minutes left to play and Pau had just broken down mentally (1-0, 88th).

Revenge in the air

We saw the Aveyronnais savoring this goal as a form of revenge after the scenario of the match played in Caen where the Normans had equalized in the last second of stoppage time. Happy and greeted by an enthusiastic public, the Aveyronnais were able to pocket the three points of 'a victory which moves them towards the first half of the general classification. A first this season!

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Better, the RAF now has 8 consecutive L2 matches without defeat. Finally, and another great performance, this match played against Pau ended without conceding a goal. This assessment gives a lot of confidence to the men of coach Didier Santini, before going to challenge Clermont-Ferrand in Auvergne.