a fiery match between Fougères and Vitré and a winner at the end of the suspense

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The Justy-Specker room was sold out, Friday November 15for the duel between neighbors, Pays de Fougères basket and Aurore de Vitré, in Nationale 1.

Despite a first basket from Alexis Thomas, it is Glazed who starts the meeting best. Pressing hard on the Fougerais, they prevent them from expressing themselves. Until the 7th minute, the game remained balanced (11-12) then theDawn distances itself thanks to Mensah its leader.

The first quarter ended in favor of the visitors (16-19) who benefited from free throws, the locals having reached 5 fouls.

Glazed started the 2nd quarter with a very aggressive defense, preventing Choplin’s partners from getting into position and pushing them to make mistakes. Choplin and Bichard are not successful. Mathieu Lemercier takes a time out. The end of the 2nd quarter saw a mano a mano between Mensah and Bichard at 3 points (30-37 at 1’48”).

Bichard relayed by Thomas allows the Fougerais a final close before the break reached with a score of 36-39.

A third fougerais quarter

Bichard leaves at the same pace with a new three-point missile and a successful shot under the panel to equalize (3’30” 41-41), but Mensah imitates him (41-44).

On Bichard’s penetration, Thomas scores under the basket (43-44 at 4’43”). Soumaoro with two free throws allows PFB to take the lead (45-44 at 3’40” from the end of the 3rd quarter).

47-47 on two throws from Koumba then 49-47 at 2’37” thanks to Soumaoro. Bichard ignites Justy Specker with a winning shot from the wing (52-47 at 1’56”). Glazed lost its luster in the absence of Mensah. 56-49 to 55” thanks to Soumaoro and Koumba.

A final Chapuy-Soumaoro combination allows the latter to bring the score to 58-49 at the end of the 3rd quarter.

The last quarter starts with 60-50 for the locals. The fight is fierce and Mathieu Lemercier’s players hold their opponents to 10 points (64-55 at 6’38” from time). Angry dunk from Diop (66-55).

Glazed took advantage of the local awkwardness to get closer (66-59 at 5’07”). Aurore comes back (67-63 at 3’30”) then 67-66 at 2’36”. It’s unbreathable!

Choplin gives some air 70-66 helped by Soumaoro on the defensive rebound. Then Alexis Thomas with a winning outside shot restores a more comfortable lead (73-66 at 1’48”). Bichard in check at 3 points, Glazed takes advantage (73-71 at 37″). Nothing is decided yet! 73-73 thanks to Mensah, extension will be necessary.

Two extensions

Bichard responds to Ciard (76-76 then 76-79). Choplin failed at 3 points before Thomas +2 and Mensah +3 brought the score to 78-82 then 78-84 with 1’47” remaining. 83-88 at 43”.

Choplin with a desperate shot brings the score to 86-88, there are 25″ left, the ball is glassy. Ball scratched by the PFB, Soumaoro equalizes 88-88. There are 3 left,” Choplin narrowly fails. A second overtime will be necessary to decide between the two teams.

Choplin responds to Mensah (91-91) but, dominated on the rebound, Ferns undergoes (91-93). Soumaoro under the basket (94-94) then Choplin with a winning shot (97-94 at 1’45”). Bichard, 1 throw out of 2, brings the score to 98-94 with 50” to go.

The public has been standing for a while… 99-94, 99-96: the Fougères supporters are holding their breath. With a winning shot, Maxime Choplin frees the 1450 spectators who attended an exceptional spectacle (102-96).

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