Even if it is only honorary, or even momentary, sitting on the throne always has its small effect. “It’s always good to take. Even if it’s only flattering”agrees to recognize the Condéan coach Cyril François, currently second in the ranking, with one point ahead of Domfront (3rd). “It will be a complicated match, he continues. Because Domfront is a benchmark team at this level, and always difficult to maneuver. In fact, little is known about this training”concedes the person concerned who decodes the statistics of his opponents through their results.
Jérôme Tessier: “We are going to take a new turn”
On the side of the medieval city, we judge, “the course more than correct. We are slightly ahead of last season, confesses coach Jérôme Tessier. Now we are going to take a new turn. It will be revealing. Already against Condé-sur-Sarthe, which we host hoping for a good result, then the following week against Andaine. These are points to be taken, and undoubtedly less difficult now than at the end of the season.” For a first assessment that is certainly significant a third of the way through the championship, but far from being definitive for the Domfront leader. “Flers will come back, and teams like Argentan will also come back,” predicts Jérôme Tessier.
For his part, the promoted Condé-sur-Sarthe hopes not to return empty-handed from his trip to the countryside. “It’s up to us to do things right. It will be a real test. Not losing would satisfy us, and allow us to continue our good streak. It’s always good to take”comments Cyril François.
Between Céaucé and La Selle, a duel of poorly classified
Tied, in last place, with four points on the clock, Ceaucéens and Sellois have no interest in neutralizing each other. On the one hand, the promoted Céaucé is struggling to find its feet, “we are not far away, we continue our learning with our values”recently indicated coach Arnaud Salles.
In the ranks opposite, Viano Mendès and his team are rebuilding after the relegation of R2. “It’s longer than desired, especially since we were deprived of several senior players who have been injured for a long time, grumbled the tango technician. We are starting to see the end of the tunnel. This weekend, we have the returns of Lecocq, Léo Rogé, Hamri and Carville”. Four experienced starters, and soon seven with Constant, Mullois and Zéniter. “However, we are going to Céaucé to win, because from an accounting perspective, only victory advances the rankings”. A truism that just needs to be verified. The rest of the day also has its shocks. With Flers B – Andaine and L’Aigle – Tinchebray, for the summits. Argentan – La Ferté/Bagnoles, and Potigny – Briouze, to get back on track.
The complete program for Pool D of Regional 3
Samedi November 16th 7pm. Domfront – Condé-sur-Sarthe.
Sunday 17 November at 2.30pm. Argentan – La Ferté/Bagnoles B ; The Eagle – Tinchebray ; Flers B – Andaine ; Potigny – Briouse ; Céaucé – The Saddle-the-Forge.
