Soccer. In National 3, Vire ends the year on the podium after a draw in Vannes

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L’AF Virois was able to find the necessary resources to bring back a point of Vannes Saturday December 14, 2024, during his last match of the year.

Yet trailing 2-0 at the break, Tony and Robin Théault’s men were able to turn the situation around before being caught at the end of the match (3-3).

“We said 1 point would already be good”

From the first minutes, AF Virois struggled to find its bearings. The players of Valvescarried by their audience, imposed their rhythm and made their chances materialize, taking a two-goal lead before the break. “The first half was completely missed,” admits Anthony Ferron, the team’s defender. “At half-time, we said to ourselves that if we got a point, that would already be good. »

When they returned from the locker room, Virois’ faces were completely transformed. Thanks to the goals of Valentin AumontMatteo Mendy, et Jordan PerrierAF Virois completely turned the tide to regain the advantage at 3-2, then playing in numerical superiority (11 against 9).

But this crazy rise will not have the taste of success. In the final moments, Vannes, although reduced to nine players, took advantage of an error to equalize.

Difficult to choose between the positive and the negative, we are mixed. We scored three goals, but we also conceded three. We will have to work on this point to make the matches easier.

“We’re not talking about climbing”

Among the satisfactions, the return to forme du 9 virois, Matteo Mendythe home scorer. In difficulty during the last match against Fougères, Mendy was able to find the net again. “Great to see him score. When our attackers can be decisive, it is more for their confidence and that of the team.”

Despite the frustration of not having been able to maintain their advantage, this point taken away from home remains positive. AF Virois ends the year with a series of eight matches without defeat (3rd in N3).

The objective for 2025 is clear: continue this series, ensure maintenance as quickly as possible, and then see where we are. We are not talking about a rise for the moment. The idea is to finish the first phase in the best conditions, then to plan ahead.

With a second part of the season which will be decisive in the struggle on one side to maintain and of the other for the climbthe Virois can hope for good things if they manage to correct their defensive flaws. The dynamic is there, and the supporters have reason to hope for a great year in 2025.

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