In a crucial battle for the playoffs in France, the 6-2 La Courneuve Flash head crosstown in Paris to Asnieres to face the 5-2-1 Asnieres Molosses in the second last weekend of games in the French Federation of American Football (Fédération Française de Football Américain) season.
These two last faced each other on mid February and the Flash came away with a 29-3 win. However, since then the Molosses have not lost a game tying one and winning five including the last four in a row. La Courneuve have looked almost as impressive as they lost one game after that early season win and then have won five in a row.
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In terms of stats, the Flash have the edge having scored 261 points in eight games while giving up 99. Asnieres has averaged 26.6 points per game while surrendering 16.
Flash quarterback Paul Durand has been solid all season while the Molosses have relied on two quarterbacks, Camille Thouary and Jordan Moore. However, Moore now leads the league in rushing with 784 yards and so poses a danger whether lining up behind center or in the backfield.
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The fifth and final playoff spot may well go down to the wire.
Watch the game live here. La Courneuve Flash @Molosses, May 19, 8p (2pEST)
