Football. R2 Normandy. Leader Cherbourg wins at Granville (B) and takes a six-point lead

The 8^e day of the R2 Normandy championship was played on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024. In the top-of-the-table clash, Cherbourg carried out the very good operation of the weekend by winning (2-1) at Granville (C) . The Cotentin club thus consolidates its leadership position with six points ahead of Coutances, who achieved a great performance by winning on the Villers-Bocage pitch. Here are the reactions of the coaches of the Manche clubs after leaving the locker room.

GRANVILLE B – CHERBOURG : 1-2

Arnaud Jérôme, coach of Granville (B) (4^e15 points)

“Frustrating defeat, as the boys showed so much character, athletic intensity and mastery. A goal quickly conceded from the penalty spot, but after 15 minutes of hesitation, the boys managed to settle the game. Two chances, including a strike on the post, should have allowed us to equalize before half-time. The start of the second half was tricky, but the boys held on. We missed a penalty, but then managed to equalize. We could have been allowed to pocket…