Women’s Soccer: The Diablesses Advance to D3!

Having won by one goal in the first leg, the Diablesses once again defeated Châteauroux in the second leg of the promotion playoff. This time, the Rouen team won by a wider margin to secure their promotion to D3!

The Diablesses got off to a strong start. After creating early chances (5′, 7′), the Rouen side broke the deadlock through Peniguel, who was on hand to head in a corner and score the first goal of the match (1-0, 11′). Stéphane Arnold’s team continued to dominate, and despite several chances to extend their lead (18’, 19’, 22’, 24’), the second goal of the match was scored by Châteauroux, who equalized (1-1, 27’). Was one goal enough to shake the Diablesses’ confidence? Not at all! Within a minute, they regained the lead through Hamoudi (2-1, 28’), who even scored her second goal just before halftime (3-1, 42’). The Rouen team went into halftime with a well-deserved lead. In the second half, Peniguel also scored a brace with a lobbed shot that beat the Châteauroux goalkeeper (4-1, 70′). Late in the game, Rouen captain Souillier sealed the victory with a sublime 20-meter strike that nestled just under the crossbar (5-1, 89′). It was a celebration all around for the Diablesses, who secured a brilliant victory and clinched their promotion to D3!

Congratulations to the players and staff on this exceptional season.

Match Report
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Pierre-Lefrançois Stadium
FC Rouen 1899 – Châteauroux: 5-1 (3-1)
Referee: Ms. Sylvia Philion.

Goalscorers for Rouen: Peniguel (11′, 70′), Hamoudi (28′, 42′), Souillier (89′).

FC Rouen 1899: Elona Vincent – Chloé Hilmer (Vanhille, 86′), Anael Penquer, Marie Godefroy, Audrey Lemazurier – Camille Vieuxble (Duthil, 75′), Lindsay Peniguel (Desbant, 75′), Maelys Souillier (c.) – Anais Harrache, Maimouna Keita, Vanessa Houmadi (Lefaux, 83′).

Substitutes: Ambre Bicheux, Lena Desbant, Jade Duthil, Maellis Vanhille, Coralie Lefaux.

Coach: Stéphane Arnold