In a resounding display of attacking football, Creteil triumphed over Rousset-Ste Victoire with a decisive 4-1 victory on November 1, 2025, at the Stade Plaine Sportive 1. This result not only marked a crucial turnaround for Creteil but also deepened the woes for Rousset-Ste Victoire, who have yet to find their form this season.
Starting strong with an early surge, Creteil opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Maxime Lemoine found the net, capitalizing on an error from Rousset's defense. The visiting team continued to press forward and doubled their lead shortly afterward through Youssef Baha, whose low shot curled just inside the post in the 27th minute. At that moment, Creteil's confidence surged while Rousset began to feel the pressure.
Despite being two goals down, Rousset-Ste Victoire showed glimpses of resilience. Their leading scorer, Lo Guillon, finally broke through as he netted a goal in the 40th minute after a well-executed counterattack. His efforts briefly ignited hope among the home crowd, pulling Rousset within one goal before halftime.
However, any momentum gained by Rousset was quickly extinguished after halftime. Creteil came back out determined and added two more goals within the first twenty minutes of the second half. Lemoine struck again in the 52nd minute to complete his brace with a powerful finish that left goalkeeper Laurent Vasseur little chance to respond. Just moments later, Baha sealed his impressive performance with his second goal of the match at the hour mark.
Throughout this contest, it became clear that Creteil had learned from their previous defensive struggles and embraced a more cohesive approach on both ends of the pitch. They created multiple opportunities and demonstrated fluidity that exposed Rousset's vulnerabilities time and time again.
For Rousset-Ste Victoire, this defeat is particularly troubling as it extends their winless streak to six matches (four draws and two losses) in National 2 - Group C. With upcoming fixtures against Nimes next week looming large amid growing frustration from fans and players alike, they will need to regroup quickly or risk falling further behind in their quest for league stability.
Meanwhile, this victory lifts Creteil up into mid-table contention after recent inconsistencies. Surviving bouts of poor form can often become pivotal moments in deciding seasons; winning today may be exactly what Creteil needs to spark an upward trajectory similar to their thrilling prior matchup against Chasselay MDA when they emerged victorious in a crazy 5-4 game earlier this month.
Reflecting on my pre-match expectations-where I boldly predicted a narrow win for Rousset-that prediction seems misguided given today's events. It appears I might have underestimated Creteil's potential resilience and firepower while overly hoping for a breakthrough from Rousset which has yet materialized conclusively throughout their current campaign.
Looking forward, both teams have significant stakes ahead. For Creteil, maintaining this momentum against St Maur Lusitanos could further elevate their standing aspirations within National 2 - Group C. Meanwhile, if Rousset-Ste Victoire hopes to escape mediocrity and avoid relegation whispers echoing around them, they must confront their scoring troubles decisively before facing Nimes next weekend.