Thomas Minier readily admits that the specifications of a futsal goalkeeper have little to do with those of an eleven-a-side football goalkeeper. “It’s closer to that of a handball goalkeeper in the way of blocking the angles and not being afraid of getting caught a few meters away. You have to be a bit of a kamikaze! “.
Although he must obviously fulfill his role as a last defense, the goalkeeper is also a player in his own right, who must combine with the four outfield players. “We are really involved in the game. You have to know how to anticipate trajectories to cut off passes, know how to read the game, a bit like a central defender. I can take part in the game also depending on the tactics used. I scored a few goals this season. It’s a truly complete sport and even more so when you’re in this position. »
“The psychological aspect will be very important”
The one who this season was also player-coach (in the field) of the B team at Saint-Brandan – Quintin, readily admits to being “addicted” to futsal, and sees only advantages in it. “It’s more intense. We touch the ball more, there are more goals and we are very close to the spectators. It complements eleven-a-side football, especially for cardio. »
Today, Thomas Minier and his teammates will head towards the eastern suburbs of Toulouse, where they will play tomorrow (4 p.m.) the return match of the D2 accession play-offs against FC Quint-Fonsegrives, with their advantage of four goals acquired in the first leg (6-2). If the climb was not necessarily planned at the start of the season, the Briochins took to the game gradually and are now very close to the feat, they who have not really got into the configuration “100% Futsal” than since this season.
We’re super excited. We didn’t think we would be in such a good position after the first leg, the 35-year-old goalkeeper readily admits. It’s a comfortable lead, but in futsal it can go very quickly. The psychological aspect will be super important and we must not give up.
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If they maintain their advantage, the Briochins players would be the first Costa Rican futsal team to play at such a level, enough to further whet their appetite
