Amiens MVB's difficult start to the season continued with a fourth defeat in as many matches, this time against Rennes, Saturday evening at the Coliseum. However, the Amiens have undoubtedly delivered their best performance so far.
« It's a situation that is becoming a little difficult to live with and with only two sets won since the start of the seasonsays coach Ali Nouaour. We are making progress but we are not winning. This will happen when all players truly play together. There was a good comeback from Gabali but we made mistakes at important moments. »
After a logically lost first round (18-25), the start of the second set was tight (8-8) with Picards led by Tizit. Then it was Barry's turn to perform to keep the Amiens in the match (17-17 then 21-20). But it is Rennes who will win the round with forceps (26-28).
The Amiens fought a great battle
The Amiens will then react after the break and put up a great battle. Falling behind by four units due to stupid mistakes, notably by Villaume, Amiens fought hard and finally managed to equalize (21-21) and even win the set (25-23).
To take cover, Rennes took the lead at the start of the fourth round (2-7 then 8-12). The Picards try to stay in contact on several occasions but Rennes has a good lead and will this time win (20-25). Leaving the Eagles still empty-handed before going to Vincennes in the championship then Arques in the Coupe de France amateur.
Amiens MVB – Rennes: 1-3
Sets : 18-25, 26-28, 25-23, 20-25.
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