After a messy first act, Caen HB unfolded to achieve a clear and spectacular success (35-23). He recovered perfectly after the setback at Billère and continues to look upwards (4th). For Angers, on the other hand, the nightmare continues with a ninth setback in ten matches. The Sco will nevertheless be able to rely on a consistent first 30 minutes. The reactions of the coaches and Yannis Mancelle, right winger of Caen HB.
Yannis Mancelle, Caen HB winger: “We struggled in the first half, we didn’t do what we needed to and we were hampered by this Angers team. In attack, and me first, we confused speed and haste. We gave them hope. We reacted well after the break, putting up the balls well and putting in the right ingredients. We had fun, everyone played and scored. It’s always so pleasant to play in this Palace, everyone has a smile and it makes you want to surpass yourself every time. Staying undefeated here is a goal.
We continue to look upwards, we must maintain this dynamic. It’s important to win this type of trap matches, especially since we are going to tackle a complicated series with Besançon, Dijon, Saran or Cherbourg. A big end to the year awaits us. »
“A match is 60 minutes and it builds”
Sébastien Quintallet, coach of Caen HB: “I was afraid of this match and I knew it wouldn’t be easy. Already because it was the resumption after the international break and it is never easy to get back into the rhythm. And then also because when you play the last one, even if you are vigilant, you may be led to do it a little less unconsciously. So I’m very happy with the result, with the whole match and the fact that we managed to wear down this team.
A match is 60 minutes and it builds. You can’t win it in 5 minutes. I am satisfied with our second half, we ran in the open space, we scored quick goals. We were able to correct the situation, we escaped quite quickly after the break. We stay at the top of the table, we are where we want to be. We remain undefeated at the Palais, it is essential to refuel at home if we want to have ambitions. Now I would like us to grow outside. »
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Gaël Rodot, interim coach of Angers (after the dismissal of Issam Tej): “We will especially remember the first half where we are in place tactically and in what we want to do. We were good in this first act. We would have had to be perfect to get past our opponent. In the second half, there is fatigue, we pay a little for the efforts made. We fell back into our mistakes, making too many mistakes which led to a lack of confidence. We’ll have to do more than a good half if we want to get through this.
In terms of attitudes and state of mind, I don’t have much to complain about. The guys didn’t give up. Caen was simply better and deserved its victory. Our situation is complicated, but we have to believe in it and I believe in it. We must all move in the same direction, we will not give up. What’s next for me? I can’t tell you anything, I don’t know what will be decided. »
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