Hdefeated in the first leg on the Bel Air synthetic pitch (5-0), Nersac had a revenge to take on Saturday on home turf against the leader.
For Nabil Barinchi’s team, which no longer has much to do with the timid formation of the first two days, the stakes were double since they could seize the head of group B in the event of success.
It’s done with a convincing victory (3-1). Two points behind in the ranking, Bel Air, 3e with 21 pts, will have the opportunity to regain his leadership position if he wins at Linars on Sunday in a late match. For now, it is Nersac (23 pts) who is in the lead with a unit lead over Saint-Brice, who dominated Cognac (B) (3-2) on Sunday. A status acquired at the cost of a solid performance.
In this match between two confident teams, the first act is balanced. Banking on the speed of their attackers, both teams come up against solid defenses.
After an observation round, the locals gradually took over in midfield. They logically opened the scoring with Alves, decisive when receiving a cross from Cabioch (1-1, 17th).
-Coudreau decisive
Bel Air’s reaction was not long in coming. Kouamé, the best visiting player, uses his vivacity to enter the area and force Valantin into a tackle that is too committed in the eyes of the referee. The winger, from the penalty spot, himself takes charge of bringing the two teams back to an equal score (1-1, 19th).
Very engaged, the match gradually turned in favor of Nersac. Coudreau, who came off the bench at half-time, launched the hostilities by starting an incredible series of dribbles that Alves could not complete (50th). The locals were rewarded for their efforts by scoring a second goal on a penalty from David Charrier following a foul on Fernandez (2-1, 55th).
Deliberate but too messy, Bel Air then came up against the excellent Nersac defense. It is even the FCN which, on the other hand, obtains the best opportunities. Coudreau, launched from his camp, widens the gap by winning his duel with the Angoumois goalkeeper with a subtle dive ball (3-1, 66th).
Still as well organized, Nersac has several opportunities to score another goal but Salmon, Fernandez and Coudreau lack efficiency. For its part, Bel Air is content with set pieces without danger for the Nersacais goalkeeper Autant.
