Rodez missed U19 National promotion after a penalty shootout against Béziers. The Ruthénois had led 2-1 before being denied by a penalty awarded to the Biterrois. Coach Younnes Rahibe lodged a complaint after the refereeing decision. Mohamed Harrou showed great composure to equalize the score at 2-2 before the penalty shootout decided the match. Mathéo Fedi was imperious in the penalty shootout, saving two attempts from the Ruthénois. Rodez had led 2-1 after a dominant first half, but the Biterrois equalized thanks to a penalty awarded by the referee. Coach Rahibe said he didn't expect anything from the refereeing decision, but was disappointed by the result.