The View From France

Jean-Pierre Thiesset summarizes the 22^nd and final round of 2022-2023 D1 Arkema season plus his photo gallery from Lyon versus Reims from pitchside for Impetus (31/5/23).

Above: Olympique Lyonnais celebrate their 16th D1 Arkema title. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for Impetus.

Olympique Lyonnais 7-1 Reims

Lyon did not need to impose their talent to win in a game that was difficult for Reims, used to playing on a synthetic pitch, to keep the pace in the big Groupama stadium.

**Above:** Dzsenifer Marozsan celebrates her goal with Delphine Cascarino’s jersey. Photo: Jean-Pierre Thiesset for *Impetus.*

Rachel Corboz, who has signed for two more years with Reims, told me at the end of the game: “It was too difficult for us; this Lyon team is so strong”.

**Above:** Rachel Corboz in action during the game. **Photo:** Jean-Pierre Thiesset for *Impetus*.

It has been confirmed that Delphine Cascarino suffered a partial right-hand ACL rupture and that she will not be ready for World Cup. Goals: Lyon – Dzsenifer Marozsan (2), Wendie Renard (9), Melvine Malard (30), Amel Majri (59), Eugénie Le Sommer (65, 80), Ada Hegerberg (74). Goal – Reims from Melchie Daëlle Dumornay (87).

Fleury 6-0 Guingamp

**Above:** Fleury players celebrate their win. Photo: Fleury website.

For their last game at home, Fleury obliterated Guingamp and this win gave them fourth place in the standings ahead of Montpellier. With more consistent results during the season against teams supposed to be weaker, Fleury could have finished third. Goals: Fleury – Léa Le Garrec (7, 84), Marine Dafeur (20), Ewelina Kamczyk (39), Aïrine Fontaine (57), Rosemonde Kouassi (71).

Dijon 2-1 Montpellier

Montpellier had more possession (almost 70%) but Dijon was more efficient and saved their place in D1 Arkema with this win. Goals: Dijon – Roselord Borgella (28), Meriame Terchoun (95). Montpellier – Faustine Robert (82).

Rodez 0–4 Paris FC

With this easy win, Paris FC secured third place qualifying for UWCL. Meanwhile, Rodez will join Soyaux in D2 next season. Goals: Paris FC – Clara Matéo (35), Mathilde Bourdieu (53), Ouleymata Sarr (71, 76).

**Above:** Reims’ Melchie Daëlle Dumornay (6), who will play for Lyon next season, in action at the Groupama Stadium at the weekend. **Photo:** Jean-Pierre Thiesset for *Impetus*.

Soyaux 0–3 Paris Saint-Germain

In a game with nothing at stake, this was an easy win for PSG. Goals: PSG – Ramona Bachmann (36), Amalie Vangsgaard (59), Sandy Baltimore (66).

Le Havre 2-4 Bordeaux

With this win, Bordeaux finished seventh in the standings and Le Havre eighth. Goals: Le Havre – Salomé Elisor (18), Nadjma Ali Nadjim (79). Bordeaux – Ella Palis (17), Maëlle Garbino (22, 68), Ateluce Marie-Sergine (39).

Jean-Pierre Thiesset’s exclusive photo gallery for Impetus from the Groupama Stadium:

It wasn’t just the D1 Arkema Olympique Lyonnais squad who celebrated on the day, below are Olympique Lyonnais U-19’s squad lifting their own league title: