Pro D2: missed out on its first half, SU Agen lost at Armandie in the derby against US Montauban

“A derby can be won! » With his pre-match tifo, Aginnum had set the scene for a sulfurous meeting where the Agenais were eagerly awaited.
Unfortunately, the first bite comes quickly. And it is in favor of visitors. On a Romain Darchen candle that was a little too long, Jérôme Bosviel launched Baptiste Mouchous.

The player from Hautes-Pyrénées makes the difference before shifting Josua Vici to his wing. With a commotion, the Fijian dismisses Kolinio Ramoka before passing to Simon Renda. On the sidelines, the center resists the return of Iban Etcheverry to further chill Armandie definitely plunged into the cold (0-5, 6th).

Missed opportunities

The visitors attack hard. In an action similar to the test, following a new hazardous foot play from Lot-et-Garonnais, Mouchos is not far from adding to the score (11th). This is also the case for Stéphane Ahmed, taken at the last minute by Etcheverry (17th). Under pressure, Sporting hangs on, and is not even far from the perfect shot. But William Demotte returned to the goal through Vici (20th).

The control is nevertheless in favor of Montalbanais logically rewarded by the boot of the indestructible Bosviel (3-11, 30th). The SUA, caught in the occupation, tries to play, but in a clumsy manner, losing a series of ball losses. Besides, he is going to be punished on one of them. Ahmed, from his own 22, tumbles onto his wing, before passing to John Thomas Jackson for the break try (3-18, 38th). At the break, Sporting, caught in all areas except the sidelines, were fifteen points behind, without there being much to complain about.

The Agenese reaction

Certainly unhappy, Sébastien Calvet made a triple change, removing Jack Maunder, Ramoka and Billy Searle, to the detriment of Dorian Bellot, Peyo Muscarditz and Franck Pourteau. The latter quickly has the opportunity to signal himself, but misses his penalty (42nd). He nevertheless catches up quickly enough, sending a nice pass to Etcheverry.

With a bit of success, the Basque resists Mouchous to revive the SUA in this match (8-18, 47th). Especially since Bosviel finds the post, just before a five-meter scrum poorly negotiated by the Sapiacains (51st). Agen turns his back and scores. A penalty from Pourteau brings his partners within one mark on the scoreboard (11-18, 58th).

The suspense is reignited. More disciplined, more precise, Sébastien Calvet’s men are finding momentum again. But a good touch is wasted in the opposing 22 (63rd). The game will definitely change ten minutes from time. On a harmless kick from Bosviel, Romain Darchen, in difficulty this Thursday, procrastinated, not controlling the ball.

Kyllian Ringuet took advantage of the boon, as did Jackson, author of a double in the following playing time (11-25, 68th). Despite a reaction and a strong try from Matthieu Bonnet, the SUA did not get back together, conceding a second defeat at home just before the holidays…