France v Timor-Leste

France: 17. 20 (122) def Timor-Leste: 2. 1 (13)

In trying conditions at Blacktown, France Les Coqs took on Timor-Leste Crocs in their opening division 2 match.

France began the game brilliantly, kicking two goals in the first two minutes.

Timor responded by kicking their first goal of IC11, fueling plenty of spirit at the first break.

Injuries were the main story in the second quarter,

With two Timor players having to leave the field for treatment, France's increased pressure as well as skill level showed with the Coqs kicking three goals to none.

In the second half, Timor's limited bench players gave them nowhere to turn and France ran away with the game, kicking a further 12 goals to the Croc's single.

France:
Goal kickers: Galiana 3, Zohah 2, Houvian 2, Labigang 2, Giner 1, Besnard 1, Mahamad 1, Pabacq 1, Charlet 1, Bouron 1, Ivorra 1, Finnsson 1.
Best players: Theis, Patacq, Ivorra, Mahammad, Trividic and Brehiere

Timor-Leste
Goal kickers: Ferreira 2
Best players: Carlos, Anitsel, Hakim, Adelio, Florindo, A.Ferreira