Anxious to move forward in this N3 championship, the locals monopolized the ball and quickly proved dangerous on a corner, cut with a header at the near post, which passed just above Bonelli’s goal. The debates were balanced but it was indeed the visitors who opened the scoring with a cross from the right, where Affamah finished with a header from close range to the detriment of a hesitant Vitrean defense (0-1, 15 ‘). With a formation aligned in 5-4-1, Nantes coach Stéphane Ziani had a very precise game plan: “We knew it was going to be tough against an experienced team that plays very good football. We bet on a more defensive option, which worked for us. » Vitré did not give up and still found himself in situations before half-time, without however managing to return to the mark.
“We pay cash for our half-errors”
When we return from the locker room, the intentions are still strong and, this time, they will soon be rewarded. Following a free kick from Simon that was poorly cleared by the Nantes rearguard, the ball returned to the feet of the inevitable Martin, on the edge of the area, who adjusted a magnificent volley to lodge under the Bonelli bar (1-1, 54′).
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The locals continue to develop their game and be the first on the ball, putting more pressure on the Nantes cage. But it is the Nantes who will get back in front at the mark thanks to Gomes, in ambush at six meters, who comes to finish with the right foot a ball well placed by Adehoumi (1-2, 76 ‘). The vitreous technician, Laurent Hervé, regretted: “We had a very good match in terms of play, intensity and aggressiveness. Unfortunately, at the moment, we are paying cash for all our half-errors, which result in two goals. » Vitré’s repeated attacks on Bonelli’s goal at the end of the match were not enough, Nantes did the right thing and left Vitré with the three points.
AS VITRÉ – FC NANTES (B) : 1-2 (0-1).
Referee: Mr. Janvier
BUTS. Vitré: Martin (54′). Nantes: Affamah (15′), Gomes (76′).
WARNINGS. Vitré: Siby (66′), Bourge (74′). Nantes: Mbala (35′), Oger (40′), Adehoumi (65′).
