RC Blois relaunched, the derby against Pithiviers is won

RC Blois: 44
Pithiviers: 25

The wind at our backs, literally and figuratively. Driven by the gusts, RC Blois started its meeting on Sunday, November 24 against Pithiviers. And fortunately because the service will be qualified as “half fig, half grape” by coach Yannick Ouadec in reference to the dotted second half of his men.

Good start and chronic indiscipline

“The start of the match was very successfulrewinds the Blésois coach. But I'm frustrated with the second half where we did good things intermittently. » The summary couldn't be more clear and fair, just looking at the opening twenty minutes. The score is unequivocal (22-3) like the visual impression. With each offensive action, the Loir-et-Chériens cross, advance and infiltrate the gaping holes left by the Loirétain defense. Which allows Arnaud Boulay to flatten after a percussion from Kaena Timo (7-0, 3^e), for Jaars to go to the end in mischief (17-0, 10^e) or for Plaatjies to dive into the goal.

Even in this period when everything is going well, Yannick Ouadec feels that the quality of the match is deteriorating. The actors argued with each other like in a good, self-respecting rugby match. But those wearing a blue jersey had the unfortunate tendency to make mistakes. “So much so that I stopped counting”whispers the staff. The sound of the referee's whistle will become a refrain in the Saint-Georges stadium. And the Blésois were thus forced to end the half with only 12 players.

Red card for Guy

It costs a try, scored in the corner by Met (22-8, 32^e), made strong by the young hooker Antoine Periès (29-8, 40^e). “We were penalized far too muchdeplores Ouadec. In two weeks against Angers, that will not be possible. » Because the leader is approaching for the next day, and the second half of Blésoise did not reassure the large audience of the day. The defensive curtain thus multiplied the errors: “Yes, the referee was picky but we made stupid mistakes on clearances or tackles. »

Immediately comes to mind the intervention of Arthur Guy, author of a severe tie on his opponent (60^e). The third row received a second yellow card for the action and left his partners numerically inferior for the last twenty minutes. At this point in the game, there is no need to panic yet as RCB continues its lead thanks to Jaars' double to respond to two Loiretain tries from Met and Thiercellin (37-20, 52^e).

“The important thing was to win”

However, David's could have cast doubt (37-25, 65^e). It will be dissipated quite quickly by a sixth Loir-et-Chérien essay, the work of Enguerrand Ott (44-25, 72^e). Enough to fold the matter and free the Saint-Georges stadium. “I sincerely think there was room to get the offensive bonusunderlines Yannick Ouadec. But the important thing was to win. »

Because RC Blois seems to be getting into the right wagon to aim for qualification for the final phases. Also because the Angevin leader is expected for a shock at home. Smaller opponents will come next.

As if the “too heavy” defeat (39-19) at Bagneux had been erased. RCB could take advantage of this to create an exploit, launch a dynamic and have the wind in its sails in this Federal 3 championship. To do this, it will be necessary to show more discipline and defensive rigor.

Half time : 29-8.
Arbitrator : Mr. Papon (Île-de-France).
Points for Blois : 6E, Boulay (3^e), Years (10^e52^e), Plates (20^e), Periès (40^e), Ott (72^e) ; 4T Plates (3^e10^e40^e72^e) ; 2P Plates (8^e46^e).
Points for Pithiviers : 4E, Met (32^e44^e), Thiercellin (49^e), David (65^e) ; 1T Lemoine (49^e) ; 1P Lemoine (18^e).
Expulsion : in Blois, Guy (60^e).