Regional 1. Winner in Rochefort, Bressuire takes control

The two teams followed up just 72 hours after the previous match for a schedule update meeting. The opportunity for the Bressuirais to take the lead in the championship in the event of victory. Aware of the stakes, they negotiated the match rather well, notably by scoring three goals in five minutes in the first period. Charif, first of all, scored a double in two minutes then Epagna in turn made FCB’s highlight a reality (34th).

At the restart, Bressuire conceded a penalty for a handball. Rochefort comes back to 3-1 and this goal gives morale to the locals. This moment also corresponds to a lower visitor time. Rochefort is dangerous from corners and free kicks. It was then that Leray, who entered at half-time, reassured his team with a long-range strike. The match is decided as the visitors contain the locals and will show themselves again at the end of the match with a shot from Robert on the post and a deflected shot from Bodin Paulet.

The declaration

Patrick Olive, trainer of Bressuire: Quickly scoring three goals allowed us to get the upper hand on the opponent. There was no photo in the first period. The penalty, at the start of the second, could have revived Rochefort. They were more urgent and we were a little nervous. After the 4th goal, it was over as both teams were tired from Saturday’s match. We managed pretty well. There are two days left. We are placed but nothing is easy. We have our destiny in our hands. In Saint-Jean d’Angély on Saturday, it’s the club’s party so we’ll have to be strong against a team that wants to shine.