“I like the idea that we are two matches away from a final. » Guillaume Condamin joked Tuesday evening, while savoring the good qualification of his team (3-0) for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France, at the expense of Volero Le Cannet. But you never know, a favorable draw may allow Bordeaux-Mérignac to overcome the next obstacles… if it keeps the benefit of its victory, the Riviera club having filed a protest, after measuring the temperature of the Palais des Sports at 15.5°C upon arrival, when the regulations require a minimum of 17°C.
The Burdis coach appreciated the success of his protégés all the more, as he was acquired against a posh team, champion of France in 2022 and 2023 and victorious in the Cup in 2022. This is a first in the history of the Girondin club, which “allows you to make an impression”, according to Condamin. “Winning against Le Cannet is pretty incredible. For me, the Coupe de France is a competition that has a particular flavor with its direct elimination matches. It is important for us because we field a few French players, who have all played in the cup in the youth categories. »
Everything in control
Beyond the state of mind, he especially appreciated the way in which his protégés dominated their subject. “We won in three sets, which only happened to us against Marcq-en-Barœul subject to France Avenir. We played really well, with aggression in many areas. We felt like we were in control of the match. These are sensations that you don’t often have, even less so in League A.”
Indeed, the Burdis led their game with authority, building a small advantage in each set that they were able to maintain until the end. This match allowed the trio Svobodova, Salkute and Ebangwese to have fun. It confirmed the rise in power of Salkute (14 points), which has become a formidable weapon. This also made it possible to optimize the alternation between the two liberos, Romati and Janelle, in the offensive and defensive phases.
Beyond that, the BMV offered itself a second successive victory, for the first time this season. “This will perhaps start a little dynamic,” observes Guillaume Condamin, who is preparing his team for two trips to Terville-Florange and Marcq-en-Barœul which he hopes will be positive.
Bordeaux-Mérignac 3 – Le Cannet 0
Lieu Bordeaux (Palais des Sports). Spectators 800. Referees MM. Morchoisne and Paillat. Sets 25-19 (28 mins), 25-21 (27 mins), 25-21 (30 mins).
BORDEAUX-MERIGNAC 4 aces, 45/111 attacks, 6 blocks, 18 faults (10 on serve).
The points Nielson (cap) (4), Budrak (9), Salkute (14), Svobodova (12), Ebangwese (14), Walspeck (2); then Flat, Henyo (0). Liberos: Romati, Janelle.
LE CANNET 1 ace, 36/101 attacks, 6 blocks, 20 faults (8 serving).
The points Kirov (6), Rios (cap) (1), Svetnik (7), Andriamaherizo (2), Fingall (15), Mumcular (10); puis Kornienko (1), Tabacuks (1), Demar, Staniulyte (0). Libero: Stimac.
