This is a real blow for Élan Chalon. Penultimate in Betclic Elite, the Burgundian club obtained the only victory of its season on October 20 against ASVEL, after three overtimes. After a contentious situation in the last quarter, Villeurbanne lodged a protest. And Tony Parker's club won their case this Wednesday, November 6.
Chalon will appeal
In the very last moments of the last quarter, Joffrey Lauvergne inherits two free throws. The buzzer sounds, but masked by the stifling noise of the Coliseum, the French pivot hesitates to take his shot, then misses. Pierric Poupet, the ASVEL coach, then makes a change, which is prohibited. Furious, the Villeurbanne coach, as soon as the game was over, filed a complaint. His players ended up losing after three overtimes, while Edwin Jackson managed to hold on to the Élan after a crazy action.
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In a press release, the Federal High-Level Commission of Officials specifies that an appeal can be lodged within 10 days.
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“From a purely sporting point of view, I find it totally crazy and disproportionate to have a match replayed for facts of this nature, comments Julien Espinosa, the sports director of Élan Chalon with the JSL. “This imbroglio is totally ludicrous. And unfair. As a result, we have no other option than to use a specialist lawyer. And to appeal to the competent court. »
