The editorial team advises you
The ACFC coach was right. His players fought to achieve a capital success (1-0) against 3e of Pool A of National 2. The 700 spectators at the Lebon stadium who had braved the cold had to wait until the 86e minute to witness Castera's opening score. In a match which could have gone one way or the other but in which Rumilly-Vallières offered itself the best opportunities.
Castera decisive
Less brilliant than a week earlier against the Ligue 2 professionals, the Charentais offered themselves three vital points in the race to maintain their position. Relegated at kick-off, they go back to 9e place while waiting for the continuation of the 11e day this Saturday. With a late match to be played on Saturday January 4 against Cannes. This allows you to build up your confidence before challenging another Ligue 2 team, Clermont, next Saturday (2 p.m.) at home.
The editorial team advises you
We will have to show as much realism as this Friday. Skillful in possession of the ball, Rumilly-Vallières dominated a closed first period without managing to create any clear chances against the cautious and well-organized Charentais. The Haut-Savoyards even almost got surprised just before half-time but Sacko, alone in front of the goal, lacked conviction with his header (45e+3).
The young striker had come on a few minutes earlier to replace central defender Willock, who had a thigh injury. As against GOAL FC on September 13, the ACFC staff took advantage of the colossus' injury to change the playing system, moving from a 5-4-1 to a more ambitious 4-3-3. Angoulême had already won 1-0 with a goal from… Castera.
The ACFC saved by its post
In the second half, Angoulême logically showed itself to be more enterprising by pressing their opponent higher and monopolizing the ball but the tactical change did not only have advantages. Rumilly-Vallières found more space and created the best chances. Gerby saw his head brush against Sintcheu's post (57th) then the Charente goalkeeper showed himself to be imperial in front of Raja (66th). Still on parade against Peuget, “Pat” was then saved by his post while Raja had followed (76th).
The editorial team advises you
Tossed around, the ACFC was not left out with a great opportunity for Diarra (76th). It was another “finisher”, Castera, who finally made the difference, opportunistic at the far post, following a free kick from another entrant, Bisson (1-0, 86th).
Mentally, the ACFC offers itself a primordial success before diving back into the Coupe de France with relish.
Giguel: “We went for victory with our guts”
David Giguel, ACFC coach. “It was a real N2 match between two teams who neutralized each other tactically in the first period. For us, this is an important victory that we went for with guts. We were also lucky that Rumilly hit the post in the second half but the players caused this success by pushing themselves to the limit. We knew it would be psychologically complicated because we had given up a lot of energy last weekend. We won at home without conceding a goal. The objective at the start of the season was to take points at home. We've managed it so far with this 3e success with us. »
