Should GSI Pontivy use the match against FC Lorient as a reference?

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The Guard Saint-Ivy Pontivy did she really launch her season against the FC Lorient reserve (2-2) on October 19? In any case, it is certainly one of the reference matches of National 3 this season.

Moreover, there are attitudes that are unmistakable: a lot of concentration before the match, a thorough and well-led warm-up by Alain Liri, one of the assistants of Philippe Pinson. “We had a highlight of 60 minutes. Then, we suffered before finishing well physically. We should have won,” assures the general coach.

High ball recovery

The Gésistes recovered several balls in the Lorient midfield. A sector of play identified by the Pontivy coach, who passed through the FCL house.

This is part of the style of play that we want to implement, with high recoveries. We will try to develop this in the matches to come.

Generally speaking, coaches can target the weekend opponent's weak points with video analysis.

If the GSI succeeds in reproducing this fairly good quality content, it should logically be rewarded in future matches according to its technician: “That's how we want to obtain our victories, with constructed, simple actions , adding dynamism. We have the players capable of creating opportunities and making them happen. This should allow us to take points. »

Work on set pieces

Conversely, in addition to efficiency to improve which would have allowed him to win against Lorient, has Philippe Pinson noted a point where he must be vigilant? “Set pieces! We conceded half of our goals in these phases of play. If it starts with individual attitudes, we will have to find the right collective formula. » In order to regain more defensive solidity, which was one of the strengths of the GSI in the first part of last season.

She goes to Ergué-Gabéricthis Saturday, November 2, 2024, to confirm the good things in the content with the aim of winning.

The Finistère club, probably ready and scheduled to play its part, won in Vannes (1-3) on the last day. “We’re going there to win. There are no small teams in this championship. We go there to do what we know how to do, emphasizing our strengths. In any case, we don’t go to Ergué-Gabéric with a gun in our heads,” concludes Philippe Pinson.

Malo Jégat and Kilian Liri are back from injuries and available again.

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