ORLEANS, France (Interstat) — A late equalizer from substitute Kenny Rocha salvaged a point for Orleans in a 1-1 draw with Rouen in a French National 1 match at Stade de la Source on Saturday.

The result, which mirrored the pregame projection from Interstat’s game simulator, leaves both teams in mid-table positions as the season progresses. Rouen, which entered the match with the more formidable record, was unable to hold onto a first-half lead and saw its modest two-game winning streak snapped.

The visitors from Normandy struck first in the 36th minute. Forward Fahd El Khoumisti, Rouen’s most dangerous attacker on the day, found the net to give his side the advantage. The goal was assisted by midfielder Kouroufia Kébé, who was later shown a yellow card in the 56th minute for a foul.

Orleans, which had lost the previous meeting between the clubs 1-0 in September, struggled to break down a disciplined Rouen defense for much of the contest. The home side’s efforts were further hampered by a physical match that saw four yellow cards issued, including two to Orleans players Formose Mendy and Emric Goumot in the second half.

The persistence of the home team was finally rewarded in second-half stoppage time. Rocha, brought off the bench to provide an offensive spark, delivered the crucial intervention, slotting home the leveling goal in the 97th minute to send the home supporters into celebration. The dramatic finish prompted a final yellow card to Rouen’s Florent da Silva moments after the restart before the final whistle blew.

Statistically, the draw was a slight underperformance for Orleans, which was given a 53.6 percent probability to win by Interstat’s ELO rating system. For Rouen, the single point extends a run of relatively consistent form, having lost only once in their last five outings across all competitions.

In the broader league picture, Rouen’s record in National 1 now stands at 16 wins, 11 losses and 15 draws, keeping them in contention for a potential upper-half finish. Orleans, meanwhile, remains in the lower half of the table with a league record of six wins, six losses and eight draws. Their overall record across all competitions this season is seven wins, six losses and eight draws.

The match was the first of a quick double-header for Rouen, which is scheduled to host B-e-B Peronnas later on Saturday. Orleans will next travel to face Stade Briochin on March 6.