PFor this second round of the French Federal Cup, the Montoises have inherited a jackpot, since they will challenge Mios-Biganos, resident of Nationale 1, stuck in the middle of the table in the championship, this Saturday (9 p.m.). A gala poster for Patrick Evene's players, who will logically not start as favorites at kick-off, even if this competition always reserves surprises.
The president, Marc Gillet, and his troops are reassured by the last two successes in the championship, notably last weekend's victory at Pechbonnieu (27-30) in the championship. A success which will allow everyone to spend a warm winter break, stuck in the middle of the ranking. There is therefore one step left to take to close the year, with this second round of the Cup, where the Stadistes do not have “much to lose, rather everything to gain”, believes the president.
Sabrina Legenty knows the level perfectly: the former international with 50 caps has played at this level for a long time, notably a season with the Girondines: “I know the coaches I had in sports studies, a few girls, the level is at above obviously. Accession to D1 is their goal, we have no pressure, we have to play at our level and raise it to be up to par. These kinds of matches are interesting to play for everyone, in general, we manage to come out on top in these situations. »
“Ascending form”
Patrick Evene, the coach, also knows the opponent, having trained them a few seasons ago. “It's a club that is structured, which topped its championship at the start of the season, before suffering a setback currently. » The technician finds reasons to hope for his team: “We have been on an upward trajectory for three meetings, we are confident. We progress in learning the level while assimilating the requirements. »
The Stadistes will try to destabilize their opponent of the day: “When we enter the court it is to win. » Patrick Evene does not leave defeated, and after Asson on the outside in the first round, why not overthrow Mios-Biganos. To do this, the group will be deprived of Julie Guardia, Mary Duthil and Téa Milier, all three injured.
President Marc Gillet is planning a great evening at l'Argenté, with this superb poster. The opportunity to reward the loyal Mons public, with a meeting which will be preceded by a championship match of the men's team, which is co-leader and launched towards accession to Nationale 3 – missed by a hair last season – against Asson B, their runner-up.
Stade Montois (N2) – Mios-Biganos (N1)
Lieu Mont-de-Marsan (Argenté room). Hourly This Saturday, at 9 p.m. Referees MM. Long et Tarrico.
STADE MONTOIS The group To choose from Bonche (cap.), Kaioun, Dina, Deldon, Arrieta, E. Duthil, Diehl, Laterrade, Lacau, Lahet, Legoll, Legenty, Kahn, Mauhourat, Vignes, Vandenbon, Raponi.
