Without forcing, the French team is in the round of 16 of its world championships, after having dismissed Burkina Faso (13-1)!
The Blues continue on their way! In Dijon, at the world pétanque championships, France plays at home. It's the title or nothing… For their first direct elimination game, the Tricolores didn't tremble. Against Burkina Faso, there was no excitement: final score 13-1. A recital by David Le Dantec's men, ruthless against their opponent of the morning.
Royal entrance by Dylan Rocher
From the start, the Blues imposed their paw, with Henri Lacroix who blocked with a splendid delivery… Faso's audacity did not pay off, with shots narrowly missed. With five balls to finish, the French have something to see coming. Dylan Rocher advances into the circle, and manages to clear the two opposing balls thanks to a superb counter, while taking the point! Five points straight away for the Blues, and the Dijon crowd goes wild!
If Théodore Zangré and his team reduce the score (5-1), they are too fair in shooting to hope to disturb our French. Another big lead in favor of the public's favorites, with four more (9-1). The Burkinabés insist this time on the point. For his first ball, Philippe Suchaud hits a formidable step back! To complete this great victory, Henri Lacroix hits the winning frame, and the Blues win in four ends! The stands of the Zénith de Dijon are exultant, France is in the round of 16 after a demonstration of talent.
“The world championships really start today”
A victory without any excitement, for a game controlled from start to finish. The reaction of Henri Lacroix, at the best of his game: “We got off to a good start, with the first leg well underway. Dylan made a great shot, we took advantage of it and developed our game. With the knockout games, the world championships really begin today. We want to keep our promise and follow through. »
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