If the group is reshuffled, it made a good impression against promoted Saint-Renan, Sunday September 29, 2024, in the Barbusse room in Niort. Bassoko’s frank attack gives his team the first advantage (3-2), but the brilliant Haudricourt allows the Bretons to get back in front (6-5). Coach Alain Fossi, then Stoffel and Bassoko, the Niort spearheads, raise the score to 11-8.
“I’m not afraid to put young people on the pitch”
Bassoko’s power in serving hampers Saint-Renan’s reception and VBP Niort widens the gap (16-10). The youngsters got into tune when Pagerie’s counterattack and cross attack increased the lead (20-11). Grenot makes his contribution with a counterattack (21-12), before concluding the first round with a full-axis attack (25-18).
The start of the second set was tricky for Niort, quickly trailing 5-1. But the rage of technician Alain Fossi brings his team to one point (5-6), before the player coach gives the advantage (8-7). The Franco-Canadian, Racicot, signs an ace (10-7). Grenot is explosive whenever he gets the chance and Stoffel remains powerful with his left arm (18-13). Opposite, the Bretons hold on but suffer from the Niortais collective, which relies on Randria to pass.
The young Jayat also goes with his winning smash (22-19). Racicot concludes the round (25-20). Dominated but not defeated, Saint-Renan quickly found itself behind in the score (8-3), in a third round. Neither Rumen’s experience nor Crenn’s self-sacrifice will be able to upset the locals. Marchesi and Haudricourt spare no effort, but the Niortais counter thwarts the Breton desires. Bassoko’s last attack seals a one-sided match.
Alain Fossi
Coach of VBP Niort
“We did it right, playing to our strengths, showing solidarity and having fun. We shouldn’t get excited but I’m not afraid to put the young guys on the pitch. »
The sheet
Sets : 25-18, 25-20, 25-19.
Referees: Messrs. Quentin and Ali.
