LIVESTREAM French Semi: La Courneuve Flash @ Cannes Iron Mask, June 14, 19:00 CET (7 pm, 1 pm ET)

The Cannes Iron Mask host the La Courneuve Flash at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Cannes on Saturday, June 14, in a French D1 Elite semifinal that pits explosive offense against suffocating defense, with a spot in the 29th Casque de Diamant final on the line.

Clash of styles: Offensive firepower vs. defensive fortitude
The Iron Mask enter with the league’s most potent offense, averaging 30.3 points per game during the regular season. Canadian quarterback Olivier Roy orchestrates a multifaceted attack featuring running backs Yanis Polin and Philélas Pasqualini, whose ground dominance opens opportunities for a dynamic receiving corps. Cannes’ ability to exploit defensive gaps contrasts sharply with the Flash’s league-best defense, which conceded over 17 points just once in 2025. La Courneuve’s unit, anchored by a formidable defensive line, stifled the Grizzlys Catalans in a 44-19 wild-card rout, signaling their playoff readiness.

Watch live. La Courneuve Flash @ Cannes Iron Mask, June 14, 19:00 CET (7 pm, 1 pm ET)

Trench warfare: Battle at the line
Cannes’ offensive line, a cornerstone of their success, faces its toughest test against La Courneuve’s elite defensive front. The Iron Mask’s ability to protect Roy and create lanes for Polin will determine whether their high-octane attack can thrive. Conversely, the Flash’s defensive line, renowned for disrupting rhythm, aims to neutralize Cannes’ ground game and force Roy into pressured throws. This matchup could decide which team controls the clock—and the game.

Experience vs. rest: Intangible advantages
La Courneuve’s pedigree—12 titles and 18 Casque de Diamant appearances—grants them unmatched semifinal savvy. Their recent 44-point wild-card performance underscores momentum, though fatigue from a shorter turnaround looms. Cannes, unbeaten in the Southern Conference, last played on May 3, granting six weeks to heal injuries and strategize. However, extended rest risks rust against a battle-tested Flash squad.

Playoff poise under pressure
The Flash’s defense, which held opponents to 10.2 points per game during the regular season, thrives in high-stakes scenarios. Cannes’ offense, while explosive, must prove it can withstand playoff intensity. La Courneuve’s balanced attack, though statistically modest, leverages clutch playmaking—a trait honed through decades of title runs.

With a Diamant final berth at stake, this semifinal hinges on whether Cannes’ firepower can pierce La Courneuve’s steel or if the Flash’s experience and defensive mastery prevail. The winner advances to Chambéry, one step closer to etching their name in French football history.

Watch live. La Courneuve Flash @ Cannes Iron Mask, June 14, 19:00 CET (7 pm, 1 pm ET)