Paris-SG and Montpellier are not slowing down the pace in Starligue. Unlike their rival Nantes, held on Saturday by Limoges (34-34), the French champion and his runner-up from last season achieved a fourth victory in four days this Sunday. PSG crushed Dunkirk at the Stade de Flandres (33-42) and the Héraultais showed themselves solid on the Cesson-Rennes floor (27-32). They remain co-leaders with Nîmes.
In the North, the capital team signed a new offensive festival. Before kick-off, the Dunkirks made a guard of honor for Nikola Karabatic, who is in the final season of his legendary career. But they seemed to leave the big door open throughout the game.
Luc Steins, strong comeback
Paris took the opportunity to treat itself, four days after suffering its first defeat of the season, in Kielce in the Champions League (30-29). The French champions recorded the return of their playing master Luc Steins, absent in Poland for family reasons. The Dutchman once again showed himself to be diabolical: 5/6 shooting and 11 assists which notably delighted Kamil Syprzak at the pivot (9/9 shooting including 4 penalties).
PSG quickly took comfort in the score (9-13, 16th). “We controlled this match well,” said captain Luka Karabatic on beIN Sports. We were vigilant, we maintained the tempo and Dunkerque cracked in the second half. » Despite the 7 goals (but only 2/5 shooting in the game) from northern right-back Tom Pelayo, top scorer in the Championship, the gap reached ten points (28-38, 50th). PSG has prepared much better than Nantes for the next day’s clash against H, next Sunday at Coubertin.
Montpellier folds the entry match
In Brittany, it was in defense that Montpellier made the difference. Between lost balls and failed shots against Rémi Desbonnet, the Cessonnais were completely stifled during the first minutes (1-5, 7th; 4-10, 15th). The Bretons then loosened their grip a little (11-16 at the break), but without ever threatening the MHB, which managed its lead until the end.
Despite the absence of several executives due to injury (Stas Skube, Yanis Lenne), the Hérault residents concluded a great week, after their first victory in the Champions League on Thursday against Plock (30-28). Next Friday, they will host promoted Dijon.
2023-10-01 21:29:00
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