France: Molosses Asnières-sur-Seine pummel Villepinte Red Devils

The Molosses d’Asnières-sur-Seine improved to 6-2 with a resounding 48-12 victory over the Villepinte Diables Rouges in French D1 Elite action this past weekend.

First Quarter Dominance
The Molosses d’Asnières-sur-Seine set the tone early in this D1 Week 8 clash, overwhelming the Villepinte Red Devils with relentless aggression. Quarterback Brody Hahn spearheaded the offense, connecting twice with receivers in the end zone before adding a rushing touchdown himself. Within 12 minutes, the Molosses surged to a 21–0 lead, capitalizing on Villepinte’s defensive vulnerabilities and stifling their offense with a suffocating defensive scheme.

Offensive Struggles and Defensive Pressure
Villepinte’s offense faltered throughout the first half, failing to advance past midfield or counter the Molosses’ pressure. Hahn continued his stellar performance, throwing two more touchdowns to different receivers, showcasing the depth of Asnières’ offensive arsenal. By halftime, the Molosses led 35–0, effectively burying the Red Devils’ hopes of a comeback.

Second-Half Game Management and Pride Points
The Molosses shifted to a conservative approach in the second half but still delivered highlight-reel moments, including an 80-yard punt return touchdown to extend the lead to 42–0. Villepinte salvaged pride late in the third quarter with a hard-earned touchdown, followed by a second score in garbage time. However, their 12-point effort paled against the Molosses’ consistent dominance.

Playoff Implications
With this 48–12 victory, the Molosses solidified their position among the top teams in the D1 standings, securing a playoff berth and maintaining pressure on rivals like La Courneuve Flash. For Villepinte, relegation to the lower division looms closer, though their fate remains temporarily delayed. The game underscored Asnières-sur-Seine’s status as title contenders, combining offensive firepower and defensive rigor, while Diables Rouges’ struggles highlighted challenges ahead of their looming relegation battle.