the great operation of the Stade Poitevin aux Herbiers

Herbaria: 0
Poitiers : 1

Poitiers knew the challenge ahead at Les Herbiers, nestled at the foot of the championship podium, and inveterate specialists in the Coupe de France, like a new qualification in the eighth round, after having knocked out AC Ajaccio (Ligue 2) the previous weekend. Yes, but now, the Viennese have demonstrated their knowledge of traveling, by securing a fourth away victory in the league, for none at home.

In a fairly cold atmosphere, Les Herbiers began hostilities. Shelton Guillaume, the hero of the previous round in the Coupe de France, lit the first banner, but the goalkeeper Louis intervened (5^e). Guérineau, of Viennese origin, then shifted Lebas who took his chance from 25 meters, but without finding the target (9^e). At the half-hour mark, Keita initiated an individual option, but lacked power on his shot at the edge of the area.

The backlash awaited surreptitiously… After showing the tip of his nose on a dangerous free kick (31^e), Poitiers showed an icy realism shortly before the lemons. Captain Durimel did not miss the opportunity to transform a penalty into the top corner (0-1, 39^e). Cold snap on the Massabielle stadium, which vibrated one last time, before half-time, on a shot from Lebas flush with the post (45^e). The Herbaria conducted against the course of play, that piqued curiosity at rest!

Durimel misses a penalty

Upon returning from the locker room, the Vendéens inevitably stepped up their pressure. Like Keita, thrown on the edge of offside, but getting his brushes tangled in the area (50^e). Between the 63^e and the 70^e minute, Vendée coach Thibaud made four changes, to shake up the coconut tree.

However, in the process, Poitiers came close to breaking, after a goal refused for an offside position (70^e). The Herbretais were wavering, at a time when the choices were narrowing. Guérineau was sent off after sweet words towards the referee (79^e). Then captain Durimel this time saw his penalty divert Yavorsky (80^e). Rissonga, at the conclusion of a beautiful movement, missed the equalizer (87^e). Close the ban!

Between mental reserve and sacred fire serving as a bumper, the Poitevins combined their efforts to hold on. 1-0 victory. Next Saturday, the twelfth opus of N2's work will see the band in Durimel welcome Granville (Manche). For a first victory at the Michel-Amand stadium?

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Luc Davaillon (Poitiers coach, suspended): “We are satisfied with this important away result. The team showed a lot of solidarity and defensive solidity. The Herbiers put the pressure on, we held back, until we scored the penalty in the 40th^e minute, by Durimel. We were efficient, despite a missed penalty which would have kept us safe (80^e). This good result is in line with what we show on the outside. We continue to move forward in this championship.”

Laurent David (Herbiers coach, also suspended): “It's a non-match on our part, without rhythm, against a solid team, which puts the opponent to sleep. Second away team, Poitiers did the job. We weren't able to change after the Cup, so we're not a good team. It's a setback and a poor performance, after ten matches of invincibility, Cup and championship included. There is no danger in the house, but the mental aspect worries me.”