Poitiers extended the suspense in these quarterfinals of Ligue A. Monday, April 14, in a lawson-body in molten, the Alterna SPVB won against Tourcoing after an intense fight of four sets (25-22; 25-23; 20-25; 31-29). Carried by an incandescent audience, Dan Lewis’ men forced a fifth decisive act, scheduled for Friday in the North.
A flawless response in the face of pressure
According to France Bleu, back to the wall after two initial defeats in the series, Poitiers no longer had the right to make mistakes. The Poitevin collective responded, showing a flawless determination from the first bullets. Tourcoing, who came to conclude the series, came up against a mission training, determined to relaunch his season in front of his supporters.
Even when the visitors snatched a set and pushed six match balls in the fourth round, the locals held out. Like Nik Mujanovic, accurately impressive, author of 30 points, personal record under the colors of the Alterna.
A boiling room, an awakening club
The role of the public has escaped anyone. In an atmosphere worthy of the club’s big hours, the Poitevins found additional energy. “We saw a very high level match. We live again the old hours of Poitiers. Supporters told me that they had not seen such an atmosphere for fifteen years, “said François Garreau, president of the SPVB.
Objective: play everything in Tourcoing
The series will therefore be played on a cleaner match on Friday in Tourcoing. The alterna will have to win again, outside this time, to win his ticket for the semi-finals. “After, in Tourcoing, it will be very difficult … They will wait for us. But the pressure is now on them, ”concluded François Garreau, aware of the challenge but galvanized by the performance of his players.
