“Not a little proud of the fighting spirit of the boys. » It was with these words that Anthony Simon, the coach of Villers-Bocage, presented himself at the microphone after his team’s qualification against Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray yesterday. “We were keen to get off to a good start to gain psychological ascendancy”said the Villersois coach.
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And for good reason Noyelle harvested from the start (1′) before Noël, launched into orbit by Duhaze, opened the scoring (1-0, 5′). Apathetic visitors, picked up cold and struggling to react, apart from two timid approaches from Ouraga (22′, 23′). And on a new transition Noyelle was on the lookout for a shot from Duhaze which was pushed back by the post to double the lead (2-0, 36′).
“It’s just a bonus”
The second half showed a different face with more enterprising Stéphanais who pushed back the locals who were holding back. Even if Duhaze knocked on wood (64′, 68′), Saint-Etienne logically returned to the game thanks to Ouraga (2-1, 73′). Insufficient to turn the situation around. It was even Leray at the end of added time who sent his team into the 5th (3-1, 90+ 5′).
“Now it’s just a bonus, savoure Anthony Simon. We are working on the continuity of a cycle after narrowly missing the rise to R1 last year. We have minimal financial resources. R2 has become a very difficult championship. We will try to tickle the first places. » In the meantime, time for the draw for 5e tour, another adventure.
VILLERS-BOCAGE – SAINT-ETIENNE-DU-ROUVRAY: 3-1 (2-0).
Referee: Mr. Denis.
BUTS. Villers-Bocage: Noël (5′), Letourneur (36′), Leray (90+ 5′).
Saint-Etienne: Ouraga (73′).
WARNINGS. Villers-Bocage: Noël (45+ 2′), Noyelle (75′). Saint-Etienne: Eyaye (80′).
VILLERS-BOCAGE: Picant, David (Bonnet 73′), Jeanne, Surirey, Ferchaud, Bosi (Pomar 60′), Letourneur (Marion 81′), Deroin, Duhaze (cap.), Noël (Leray 60′), Noyelle.
Coach : Anthony Simon.
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