Creteil vs Fleury 91

Créteil started brightly and took an early lead inside the opening minutes. A dangerous cross from the right was turned into his own net by a Fleury defender, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage without needing a shot on target.

Fleury worked their way back into the contest and equalised midway through the first half after a goalmouth scramble in the Créteil box. The equaliser gave the Ligue 3 side confidence, but Créteil restored their lead before the interval. Baghdad delivered a cross from the left, and Diebold finished clinically in the box to make it 2-1 at the break.

Tommy Iva was introduced at half-time and made an immediate impact. His pace on the counter-attack caused Fleury problems from the restart. He drove forward and slipped a pass to Ben Fredge, who had only the goalkeeper to beat and made no mistake, slotting home for 3-1.

Fleury pushed for a way back into the match but created little of note in the final third. Créteil controlled the second half comfortably, and the referee's whistle confirmed a 3-1 victory.

The introduction of Tommy Iva at half-time shifted the game decisively in Créteil's favour. His pace and direct running stretched the Fleury defence, and his assist for Ben Fredge's goal inside the opening minutes of the second half effectively killed the contest. Fleury never looked capable of recovering from the two-goal deficit.

• Diebold (Créteil) — scored the second goal just before half-time, restoring Créteil's lead at a crucial moment.
• Tommy Iva (Créteil) — introduced at half-time and provided the assist for the third goal; his pace changed the dynamic of the match.
• Ben Fredge (Créteil) — showed composure to finish the one-on-one chance for the third goal.

As a pre-season friendly, detailed xG and shot data were not published. The 3-1 scoreline (2-1 at half-time) reflected Créteil's territorial edge across the 90 minutes. Fleury's equaliser showed they could compete in spells, but the defensive lapses that produced the own goal and the second-half concession suggest work remains before the Ligue 3 campaign begins.

This was Créteil's second pre-season fixture following a draw with FC Rouen. Manager Jérôme Arpinon will be encouraged by the performance and the clinical finishing. For Fleury 91, this was their third friendly after a 0-2 defeat to Boulogne (Ligue 2) on 15 July. New manager Maxime d'Ornano, appointed in June, has work to do on defensive organisation ahead of the Ligue 3 season.

A professional and efficient performance from Créteil, who showed the gap between National 1 and Ligue 3. Fleury matched their hosts for spells in the first half but were second best after the interval. The scoreline reflected the difference in division and preparation stage.