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This Sunday, the Villeneuvois triumphed with control over the Ile-de-France residents of Pays de Meaux in the quarter-final of the French Federal 3 championship.
Mathis Valy (Villeneuve winger): “Above all, we put out a big defensive game against these Ile-de-France residents. In this match, we managed our highlights with a try, a drop and penalties. With also a lot of precision in the kicking game and our clearance kicks. It’s simply wonderful what’s happening to us. I still have trouble realizing it. This victory is deserved against a valiant team from Pays de Meaux. Now, we will work throughout the week to approach our semi-final well in front of Saverdun and to try to win this match. »
Émile Courcelle (center of Villeneuve): “We managed to block them well in the first half and put them away from our line with a strong defense. In the second half, Pays de Meaux had a little more of the ball and we couldn’t bring them down. He revived the match a little at the end of the match with a try but once again, our defense made the difference. Now we find ourselves in the semi-final in front of Saverdun. I think the four qualified teams will want to go to the championship final. »
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Théo Maradènes (Villeneuve center): “We were sometimes clumsy during the game but little Valy’s boot did us good. Despite his young age, he still delivered. In this quarter-final, desire and our gnac made the difference. We really want to see this great adventure through to the end. Personally, I don’t watch videos of our future opponents. Apparently, it’s Saverdun in the half but I mainly look at my team and I take the matches as they come without asking myself too many questions. »
Quentin Pezé (Villeneuve’s second line): “We perhaps didn’t play our best match of the season but our defense was very effective against the Ile-de-France residents even if we conceded two tries and if we scared ourselves a little at the end of the match. It’s simply a great adventure and a real joy to play with this team. Now, we will prepare well for our semi-final in front of Saverdun to reach a final of the French championship. »
