The Cannes Iron Mask (2-0) solidified their place atop the French D1 Elite Southern Division with a convincing 29-12 victory over the Marseille Blue Stars (1-1), using a dominant first-half performance to secure their second straight win in impressive fashion.
Iron mask offense clicks early
Cannes came out firing as quarterback Conor Miller connected twice with receiver Julien Vast in the opening quarter, giving the home team a commanding early lead. The chemistry between Miller and Vast proved unstoppable, with the duo connecting for a third touchdown in the second half to completely dismantle Marseille’s defensive efforts.
Costly sequence breaks game open
Trailing early, the Blue Stars briefly showed life with a rushing touchdown by quarterback Hadrien Lynda. However, the momentum quickly evaporated when Marseille conceded a safety followed immediately by a kickoff return touchdown—a devastating 30-second stretch that turned a competitive game into a 22-6 halftime rout.
Statement win for Iron Mask
With this victory, Cannes establishes itself as the clear team to beat in the Southern Conference. Their balanced offensive attack and opportunistic special teams play overwhelmed a Blue Stars squad that entered with confidence after a strong Week 1 performance. For Marseille, the lopsided loss raises questions about their ability to compete with the conference’s elite as they look to rebound in upcoming weeks.