FC Laval played a tough match against FC Rouen in the promotion playoff to Ligue 2. The match was marked by a goal from Mandouki that gave the Normans the lead. However, FC Laval quickly responded with an equalizing goal. Coach Olivier Frapolli believed that the decision to deny his team a penalty was unjustified. The VAR was not used due to a communication error. FC Rouen coach Régis Brouard stated that the decision was correct and that the VAR was not necessary.