After two free-wheeling first rounds of the Coupe de France, against Liffré (D2, 16-0) and ASPTT Rennes (D2, 18-2), the Rennaises will be able to compete against a higher-ranked team, Sunday October 20 , and thus gauge their level, those who aim to climb the ladder of women’s football.
Clément Bourdeverre’s players are at the top of their Regional 2 group, with a thunderous start to the championship: 3 victories in 3 matches, an efficiency which gives confidence and satisfaction.
A series that Kerry-Ann Carville’s teammates want to extend as long as possible. “We have a stronger group of players this season, but still as solid despite falling against teams stronger in physical impact”relates the Rennes captain, who appreciates “see this strong defensive team block in a match”.
A first real test
A promising start and “the ambition to win every match, to do better than last season in the Coupe de France and to go all the way in the Coupe de Bretagne. » And that requires a victory against Saint-Brieuc on Sunday.
For this second season, the Rouge et Noir club is banking on stability, with its senior players (Gernigon, Darcel, Leveil, Carville in particular) and the arrival of some regional level recruits. “Their integration went well, they were able to adapt to the system and expectations of Stade Rennais, and vice versa. It’s pleasant, we train very well and you can feel it in matches…”
Undefeated in an official match since the Coupe de Bretagne semi-final against Bréquigny (R1, 1-2) last May, the Rennes will face a first real test. Kerry-Ann Carville: “We are expecting a match with a lot of intensity and impact, but we also know our strengths and we will come together as we have done since the start of the season. You will have to be efficient. »
Saint-Brieuc, a higher level team but with a diametrically opposed course in the championship with 3 defeats, will not act as a scarecrow. And the people of Rennes, confident and inspired, intend to take advantage of it…
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