Berrich Chateauroux 2, Caen 2

CAEN, France (Interstat) — In a frenetic and physical season opener for France’s third division, National 1, SM Caen and Berrichonne de Chateauroux played to a 2-2 draw Friday afternoon at Stade Michel d’Ornano. The match, which defied a pregame projection of a 1-1 result by Interstat, saw momentum swing dramatically and was ultimately decided by a stoppage-time equalizer, leaving both clubs with a single point to start their campaigns. Chateauroux’s Mohamed Hafid opened the scoring in the 10th minute, giving the visitors an early advantage. The forward’s early strike set a tone of efficiency for Chateauroux, who managed to… Read more...