Late Fachinan Goal Secures Draw for Clermont in French Women’s Third-Tier Thriller
ALBI, France (Interstat) — Léa Fachinan scored in the 90th minute Sunday to salvage a 3-3 draw for Clermont Foot 63 against Albi Marssac W in the French Feminine Division 3.
Clermont built a two-goal lead at Stade Maurice Rigaud N°1 with first-half scores from Mélody Lapierre in the 17th minute and Marie-Jo Girardot in the 27th. Albi mounted a stunning second-half comeback with three goals in eight minutes. Fannie Da Cunha began the rally in the 68th, followed by Kimberley Cazeau in the 73rd and Nawelle Laoudihi in the 76th.
Fachinan’s last-gasp strike ensured the points were shared. The result leaves both teams with identical records in the competition this season. Five yellow cards were issued in the match.