Le Havre AC was at the center of a tragic incident during the U18 women's Normandy Cup semi-final, where a player from the Saint-Lô team was violently assaulted. This match, held on June 13, 2026, at the Stade Pelé in Le Havre, took a dramatic turn as the score was already 8-0 in favor of the Havraises. In the 75th minute, a confrontation erupted between spectators and players on the field, leading to a physical assault. The Saint-Lô goalkeeper was attacked, necessitating firefighters' intervention due to the severity of the injuries, including a cranial trauma. The president of FC Saint-Lô, Denis Lavalley, expressed his shock at this incomprehensible act and condemned violence in sports. The parents of the assaulted player have filed a complaint, seeking to identify those responsible for the attack. This event raises questions about safety in women's football and calls for a response from the Normandy league. Although Le Havre AC was not involved in the assault, they find themselves in a delicate situation given the impact of this incident on the football community.