A first accounting report: 22 points for 14 matches (6 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats). The promotion's progress is satisfactory, the last victory at home against Le Poiré-sur-Vie concludes a very successful year 2024. In this journey in N2, the team has reached a crescendo with a fairly average first two months (a victory in the first six matches) with, as we remember, important points escaped at the very end of the match.
Then the away performances (notably that at Saint-Privé-St-Hilaire 1-0, on October 5) gave confidence to an entire group. Since this victory, the course is worthy of a champion (5 victories in 8 matches, only one defeat), Stade Poitevin finished this year 2024 with regularity in performances, allowing it to conclude the year in third position just ahead of the Girondins de Bordeaux who have two games in hand.
Stade coach Luc Davaillon is satisfied: “ The results of this first part of the season are positive. We are the best away team and we managed to rectify the situation at home in the last two matches. The team needed a few matches to understand certain things, it is also a sign that the group is working in the right direction and learning lessons, we must continue on this path. »
No master at home
Rather comfortable away with 4 victories in 7 matches (14 points taken out of 21 possible), Poitiers managed to “exorcise” the Michel-Amand syndrome where it was necessary to wait until December and the sixth meeting at home to win their first match (3-1 against Granville). For captain Cédric Jean-Etienne, a change in strategy was necessary after the defeats against Bourges (1-2) and Saumur (1-2): “ On the enthusiasm of the climb and the desire to do well, we wanted to rush to attack and score quickly. We were defeated too easily. We learned patience and to play in a low block. These details allowed us to rectify the situation and win the last two matches at home. »
The emblematic captain of the stadium admits to having experienced a historic year 2024 and enjoys its moments: “ The group is great. Some played this first part of the season in unusual positions, it's incredible to be so high in the rankings. We want to try to aim for maintenance as quickly as possible so why not cause trouble at the end of the season. » Stade Poitevin is on the right track. After a well-deserved rest, the championship will resume on January 11 with the reception of the Voltigeurs de Chateaubriant.
