What happened to make the Carolo Flames break down so much? This Sunday, November 17, in a Colisée which was awaiting the first victory for its Chartraines, Charleville-Mézières saw a blue wave sweep in the second period while everything seemed under control at the break (31-45).
Because yes, Romuald Yernaux’s protégés had started the meeting in the best possible way. If Oderah Chidom, back from injury, was not sparkling (2 points, 1 rebound in 9 minutes), Tiffany Clarke played rain and shine under the circle, at the heart of a Eurelian defense on the street . And quickly, the Flames Carolo created a first gap (10e16-24).
While they had the match in hand until then, the Ardennes lost control on both sides of the floor in the second period
Upon returning from the locker room, the Flames even had a sixteen-point lead (31-47), before the Chartres defense regained momentum. Unrecognizable, the Bluelights then overturned the table. On the contrary, the Ardennes defense took on water from all sides.
Apathetic, the Flames suffered a scathing 14-0 in the third quarter (25e45-47). Worse, they only scored nine points in the first fifteen minutes of the second half. The Chartres captain, Elise Marié, for her part fired at three points, allowing Chartres to take off (32e66-54).
Expected reaction to Bourges
So, why did Romuald Yernaux’s protégés lower their flag without managing to resist? It is difficult to know the coach’s analysis since he did not appear at a press conference after the meeting. The fact remains that the end of the match was hardly better for the Ardennes side.
Decimated by mistakes (Bankolé, Clarke and Martinez eliminated), the Flames faltered to finally concede their third defeat this season in the Women’s League (80-72).
After this slap, a reaction will in any case be expected this Saturday, November 23 (8 p.m.). It will be at the Guinguette Arena, against Bourges.
