Trouville Deauville vs C' Chartres Match Recap - Nov 1, 2025

On a crisp November afternoon at Stade du Commandant Hébert, the air was thick with anticipation as Trouville Deauville faced off against C' Chartres in a pivotal clash of National 3 - Group D. In a match marked by tension and determination, Chartres emerged victorious, securing a 2-1 win over their struggling hosts.

Despite being stationed near the bottom of the table, Trouville entered the match with hopes of breaking their scoring drought. Their recent form had been dismal; they went into this contest with just one win across their last six outings. Meanwhile, C' Chartres, sitting comfortably in fourth place and buoyed by an encouraging previous victory against Sainte Geneviève, arrived determined to build on their momentum.

The opening minutes showcased both teams testing each other's defenses. However, it was C' Chartres who found the breakthrough midway through the first half when Louis N'Guessan, unabated by Trouville's backline, slotted home his fifth goal of the season to give his team a crucial lead. N'Guessan has been a standout player for Chartres this season and once again demonstrated his prowess in front of goal.

The home side responded with urgency following this setback. Showing glimpses of offensive flair that had eluded them in recent games, Trouville pushed forward relentlessly but struggled to convert opportunities into real threats. Their best chance came just before halftime when they forced Chartres' goalkeeper into a diving save that kept the visitors ahead.

As the second half unfolded, Trouville continued applying pressure but found themselves undone at the back yet again. Midway through the half, another defensive lapse allowed C' Chartres to extend their lead to 2-0, as Maxime Kamel netted his first goal of the season after seizing on an error from Trouville's defense. The visitors' ability to capitalize on mistakes proved pivotal in establishing their dominant position.

Frustration mounted for Trouville as time ticked away. With little choice left, they threw everything forward in search of an equalizer. Their efforts finally paid off late in the game when substitute Youssef Zaarour scored in stoppage time, providing hope for those donning blue and white scarves in attendance.

But time was not on their side; despite pulling one back and reigniting some belief among their supporters, there simply wasn't enough left on the clock for them to force an equalizer. The final whistle blew with C' Chartres celebrating a hard-fought 2-1 victory that keeps them competitive within playoff contention.

This outcome leaves Trouville Deauville firmly anchored in 13th place with only four points from seven matches-a worrying trend if they aim to escape relegation fears looming ahead. On the other hand, C' Chartres solidifies their fourth position with 11 points-keeping them well within striking distance for promotion playoffs as they gear up for a tough encounter against Racing Colombes 92 next week.

Reflecting on my earlier predictions where I suggested that if Trouville could not find solutions up front they risked slipping deeper into trouble-I now find myself regrettably spot-on. For those who thought there might be a turnaround today given home advantage, today's performance may have provided more questions than answers about how Trouville can revive their season.

Looking ahead to both teams' next matches will prove crucial; Trouville must regroup quickly as they travel to Oissel seeking desperately needed points while C' Chartres aims to build upon this critical win and maintain pressure on those above them in pursuit of promotion aspirations. As always in football, each game is but another chapter waiting to unfold in this unpredictable journey known as league football.