This weekend of October 12 and 13 saw the feat of Médoc Atlantique which, in the Coupe de France (5e tour) took out FC Portes Entre 2 Mers, 1 to 1 and 4 to 2 on penalties. In the R2 and R3 championships, Arsac Le Pian and Médoc Océan reacted well and won at home while away, and on a day without, Sainte-Hélène was beaten at Casseneuil, 3 to 0.
Médoc Atlantique-Portes Entre 2 Mers, Coupe de France. After a first period where they were jostled and led 1 to 0 (E. Alonso in the 30e), a flattering score for them, the Médocins, scolded, reversed the trend. They equalized (Q. Viaud in the 63rde) and won on penalties (4 to 2). A feat that leads them to 6e round. A first! “The refocusing, at the break, was beneficial: we came back logically and wasted four chances at the end of the match. But the adventure continues,” insisted President Narbaté, satisfied.
In the R2 Championship
Arsac Le Pian-Casseneuil Pailloles (2-1). Half-time: 0 to 0. Then goals from K. Ramé (72eon penalty) and Chantaix (83e) for Arsac Le Pian and at 66e for Casseneuil. “We are dominant in the first half and knock on wood twice. After the break, we maintain our ascendancy but the visitors score. We reacted well and scored twice for a logical victory,” summarized Mathieu Lamarche, director of the Médocains.
In the R3 Championship
Médoc Océan-CA Bègles (2-0). Half-time: 1 to 0. Goals from Bélarbi (12e) and Dumen (65e). Very diligent, the Maritimes well in place, led to the break. “Bègles reacts after the break. We defend well and, on a counterattack, we kill the match for a deserved success. I am satisfied with the reaction of the group,” reacted coach Jérôme Duc.
Casseneuil Pailloles 2-Sainte-Hélène (3-0). Half time: 0 to 0. Goals to 51e83e et 90e minutes. “We are completely missing out on the match against a team within our reach. In a day without, we have to get back to work to react quickly after this Sunday to forget,” analyzed William Gouin, the Médocain coach.
