Regional 1/ 7th Day/ Trailing 3-1, reduced to 10 then to 9, the team snatched a 3-3 draw against Saint-Estève at Estagnol.
They hoped for better, but the Clermontais were not rewarded for their efforts this Saturday, November 16 against Saint-Estève, which they hosted. Trailing 1-0 then 3-1 against the run of play, they managed to snatch a 3-3 draw in the last minute.
“We missed the mark once again in the first half, given the dominance, the control and the chances we had. Unfortunately on a mistake, on a set piece, we were surprisednotes coach Nicolas Guibal. Afterwards we chase the score, we didn't give up and that remains a positive point.”
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Clermont surprised by two framed shots 3-1
The Héraultais quickly got the game going and showed good intentions. Bornarel repelled Brunet's shot then saw Marti's rebound pass close to the post. While the situations continued on the visiting goal, Clermont was surprised against the run of play on a free kick from Capliez, headed by Atcham Atcham (0-1, 26th). The visiting goalkeeper then intervened on two shots from Redoules, then repelled Sturacci's shot before finally losing. Redoules placed the ball on the head of Osseby who rewarded the local efforts (1-1, 41st).
But upon resumption, Chaouche headed a free kick to give the visitors the advantage (1-2, 55th). Bernal then repelled Perez's point-blank shot, but Dubourg recovered the ball and added a third goal (1-3, 64th). After seeing his shot repelled by Bornarel, Osseby with a volley at the far post gave hope to La Clermontaise (2-3, 73rd).
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In a wild end to the match, Redoules obtained a penalty following the expulsion of defender Bernal. The tone rose and Drama was sent off for a clash with the goalkeeper. Marti equalized (3-3, 90th) and Clermont, 9 against 11, snatched an unexpected draw.
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“We have to be content with it”
“We come across low blocks, against whom we play, we increase the intensity. It’s complicated, frustrating but you have to know how to be patientadds Nicolas Guibal, forced to deal with many absentees, to invent positions, particularly in defense. I remember the self-sacrifice of the players who found the strength to get a draw, which is not deserved for us, given the performance provided. But you have to be content with it.”
La Clermontaise has just signed Thibault Balp, an experienced central defender who played for Sète and Agde. She will host Mende (R1) on Saturday in the Coupe d'Occitanie, and sees her derby against Paulhan (R2) in the Coupe de l'Hérault postponed.
