Decisive match at Parc des sports de Millau
Rodez U18 were eliminated on penalties by Béziers on June 12, 2024, after a season of 18 wins. The match, played at Parc des sports de Millau, ended 2-2 after extra time, and Béziers won 5-4 on penalties thanks to Mathéo Fedi's saves.
The turning point
In the fifth minute of added time, Rodez led 2-1 and seemed to hold its Graal. A whistle, however, awarded a penalty to Béziers for a handball, even though two balls were on the field. Coach Younnes Rahibe immediately lodged a complaint, but later said, "I expect nothing, it's a fact of the game."
The penalty shootout
Mohamed Harrou first equalised to 2-2, then both teams faced a penalty shootout. Mathéo Fedi, Rodez’s goalkeeper, made two decisive saves, but Maexan Teyssèdre missed his shot at the 71st minute, while Béziers converted all five of theirs. Enzo Couderc opened the score for Béziers at the 7th minute, and Naël Ouaattar restored balance at the 38th minute.
After-match tensions
After the match, provocations and insults were launched from Béziers’ camp, particularly towards coach Younnes Rahibe. It took a long time before the parties entered the locker rooms. President Pierre-Olivier Murat expressed pride for the club’s youngsters, despite the disappointment of missing U19 National. The club will remain at the regional level next season, but Rahibe said he will return "stronger."
