With a clear advantage in the first period, with an advantage that even rose to +6 (11-5, 16′), the Chartrains no longer know how to exploit their strong momentum.
It was way too early in the game. Nîmes rallied and gradually went behind to return to the dressing room just one goal behind (15-14).
Steeve Baron, president of C’Chartres MHB, on the non-renewal of Toni Gerona: “We want to move on”
Same scenario at the start of the second period, Chartres seemed able to take this match in hand, well helped by an effective Julien Meyer, but this sweet impression flew away when the balls no longer arrived in good condition.
It was enough to see the Crocodiles resurface (20-21, 44′; 28-30, 58′). The last 90 seconds were hot, a badly exploited ball gave enough respite to the guests who approached in the last minute with a two-goal lead… which will lead to three (28-31).
