Frejus St-Raphael 2-4 Chasselay M.D. Azergues — Chasselay M.D. Azergues produced a ruthless away performance to beat Frejus St-Raphael 4-2 in the French Championnat National 2 on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in a six-goal thriller that swung on clinical finishing.
Match overview
Frejus St-Raphael began brightly and enjoyed long spells of possession, but Chasselay M.D. Azergues were devastating in transition. The visitors scored first against the run of play and then repeatedly punished the home side's defensive lapses. Frejus twice reduced the deficit, but each time Chasselay responded, eventually running out comfortable winners in a match that was far more open than the scoreline suggests.
| Stat | Frejus St-Raphael | Chasselay M.D. Azergues |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Shots | 14 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Fouls | 11 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
Key moments
- 12th minute: Chasselay took the lead with their first real attack, a low cross converted at the back post.
- 27th minute: Frejus equalised through a powerful header from a corner, lifting the home crowd.
- 41st minute: Chasselay restored their advantage with a composed finish after a quick counter.
- 58th minute: The visitors scored a third, again exploiting space behind the Frejus defence.
- 76th minute: Frejus pulled one back to make it 3-2 and set up a tense finale.
- 89th minute: Chasselay sealed the win with a fourth goal on the break, ending any hopes of a comeback.
Tactical story
Frejus set up to dominate the ball in a 4-3-3, but their high defensive line played into Chasselay's hands. The visitors sat in a compact 4-4-2, absorbed pressure, and then attacked with direct passes into the channels. Chasselay's two central midfielders were excellent at turning defence into attack, and their front two combined intelligently throughout. Frejus created enough chances to take something from the game, but their inability to track runners proved costly.
Standout players
Chasselay's centre-forward was the standout performer, scoring twice and leading the line with relentless movement. Their left winger also caused problems all afternoon with pace and delivery. For Frejus, the goalscorer who made it 3-2 showed great determination, and their goalkeeper made a string of saves to keep the scoreline respectable. The home captain tried to drive his team forward, but the defensive unit as a whole struggled with Chasselay's counterattacking speed.
Season impact
The victory is a significant boost for Chasselay M.D. Azergues in the National 2 standings and strengthens their reputation as one of the division's most dangerous away teams. Frejus St-Raphael, meanwhile, are left to reflect on a defensive performance that undermines their attacking efforts. In a league where goal difference and momentum matter, this result could have a lasting effect on both clubs' seasons. Chasselay will look to build on the win, while Frejus must tighten up quickly to avoid falling further behind in the promotion race.

