CHÂTEAUROUX, France (Interstat) — In a result that defied both form and projection, last-place La Berrichonne de Châteauroux delivered a commanding performance to defeat Concarneau 3-1 in a National 1 match on Friday afternoon at Stade Gaston Petit.

The victory, only Châteauroux’s second in league play this season, was built on a blistering start and a standout performance from forward Noa Mupemba, who scored twice. The home side stunned the visitors with two goals inside the opening 16 minutes, seizing control of a match where Concarneau had entered as a heavy favorite.

The breakthrough came in the 12th minute. Defender Paul Wade, pushing forward, found the net to give Châteauroux an early lead. The advantage was doubled just four minutes later when substitute Youssouf Soukouna, who had entered the match early, capitalized to make it 2-0, sending the home supporters into a frenzy.

Concarneau, which had been projected by Interstat’s ELO system with a 70.2% probability to win, struggled to find a response against a resurgent Châteauroux defense and a disciplined midfield. The first half was further punctuated by a series of yellow cards, with Châteauroux’s Schinaer Mopila, Yanis Chahid and goalkeeper Lucas Lavallée all booked in a contentious period before the break.

Any hope of a Concarneau comeback was effectively extinguished four minutes into the second half. Noa Mupemba scored his first goal of the afternoon in the 49th minute, extending Châteauroux’s lead to 3-0. Mupemba would add a second goal later to complete his brace and round out the scoring for the hosts. Concarneau managed a lone consolation goal, but it was not enough to shift the momentum.

The result stands in stark contrast to the pre-match analytics. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-1 victory for Concarneau. The outcome also upends the recent trajectory of both clubs. Concarneau, now with a record of 8 wins, 9 losses and 9 draws in National 1, saw its winless streak extend to three matches, having lost its previous two outings to Valenciennes and FC Sochaux-Montbeliard.

For La Berrichonne de Châteauroux, the win provides a vital boost in a difficult season. The team now holds a record of 2 wins, 10 losses and 7 draws in the league, and had been shut out in three of its last four matches prior to Friday. The three-goal outburst matched its highest offensive output of the campaign.

The teams had played to a scoreless draw in their previous meeting on Oct. 21, 2025, in Concarneau. This victory gives Châteauroux a measure of revenge and a crucial three points as it looks to climb off the bottom of the table.

Concarneau will look to rebound next Friday when it hosts Le Puy Foot. La Berrichonne de Châteauroux will aim to build on this momentum when it travels to face Aubagne, also on April 3.