The Gap Raptors winners of the third ice hockey derby of the season. The Gapençais won (2-1) this Sunday evening on the ice of the Alp'Arena, during this match organized on the sidelines of the 29th day of the Magnus League.
No presents before Christmas between the Raptors of Gap and the Diables Rouges of Briançon. The Gapençais hockey players won on their ice rink at the Alp'Arena, after a close derby, against the Briançonnais (2-1) this Sunday, December 22.
Sébastien Rohat's men were able to stand out, thanks to goals from Loïc Coulaud and Maurin Bouvet in the second third. But the Gapençais coach expects even more: “We really need to start simplifying our game. We are not playing the right way. We are not simply applying what is asked of us.”
“We lack a little bit of luck”
In a sold-out Alp' Arena, this result nevertheless delighted the Gapençais supporters. “For a few matches, we have clearly seen that we are playing better. We are coming back. Briançon is also playing quite well, that's why the match is hanging, but we are really happy”, rejoices Michel, who came to watch the match with his son.
A few seats away, the Briançonnais have long held out hope of overturning the match. But Elias Stromgren's goal in the final third was not enough. “It was a very important match for us, especially after the victory against Anglet at home. We expected a lot more from the players this evening, but against Gap, it's always complicated” explains Tim, a Briançonnais supporter. An opinion shared by Brian who is reassured: “We are only three points apart from Gap and Anglet. It is very far from being over”.
With this defeat, Briançon nevertheless remains in last place in the ranking. “I think we're lacking a little bit of luck. We still have a lot of home games. We're in a good position even if we're last. We're really looking forward,” says Pierre Bergeron, coach, positively. of the Red Devils.
