Saint-Cyr (1is31 pt)
Greater Poitiers (3e28 pt)
By being the first to bring down Hennebont-Lochrist in their home gym last Saturday (26-30), scoring a third consecutive success, the second in a row on the road, the Poitevins offered themselves the right to play a match at the top this Saturday at the leader, Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire. It should not be minimized, this opportunity is already a great victory for a collective in reconstruction, with a new coach, and salutes the good performance of Grand Poitiers during the first phase where the Poitevin club compiled 7 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats, including two in the first two days.
It is therefore with great momentum that Léo Godineau and his teammates travel to Touraine, determined to rise to the occasion. “Saint-Cyr is a great team, with a different style from ours. She is trained by someone who has experienced the high level (Ibrahima Diaw) and it shows very quicklyestimates Romain Guillard, also a former fullback in Liqui Moly Starligue. There is precision because there are players who master the rhythm and the tactical aspect of the very high level, which most of them have known. »
“It’s going to be a great match”
An experience that the Poitevins do not have. “The difference in average age between the two teams is not far from seven ans »smiles their coach. And this is felt in terms of statistics because if Robin Dupont-Marion is the sixth scorer in the group (6.2 goals per match) and Nikola Dzamic is the fifth goalkeeper (8.7 saves per match), the mark is rather well distributed within the Touraine formation where danger can come from anywhere. “It’s very balancedobserves the Grand Poitiers coach. It’s a well-built team, that’s what makes it strong, with its tactical knowledge and experience. I hope I’m not wrong but it’s going to be a great match. »
A great match that the Poitevins hope to turn into Christmas before its time by showing a different face from that of the first leg where they lost at the opening of the season (28-32). “We weren’t ready but that’s not an excuse, we fought with our weaponscuts Romain Guillard. Both teams have since moved forward. We have improved but so have Saint-Cyr. Our opponents are going to be at home, that’s both an advantage, but we’re going to try to turn that pressure around to take them into a slightly tight match until the end. This will be our third trip in a row, whatever the result, we will have deserved to spend a very relaxing holiday behind. But only after the meeting. »
As in Hennebont, Grand Poitiers will have to show great concentration to try to achieve a good result among the boss of the pool. “As much as in Brittany it was about not getting scattered and staying focused in the engagement, this time it will be more about tactics. » In order to achieve a third consecutive success on the road to spend the holidays warm. Especially since with this return of good results, there is a gentle euphoria around the club. “I’m not the only one looking forward to it, that’s also the case for the managers, supporters, partners… I receive a lot of encouragement and I believe that everyone wants to experience a good time of handball . » A success would be a magnificent gift and would make the second half of the season exciting.
Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
