This Saturday, November 9, there was a full house awaiting the reception of the Nationale 2 of Agde for a gala match, first round of the French senior men’s cup. A meeting which promised to be unbalanced, since the visitors are playing two divisions above the Roubianais. And the arrival of the Hérault players, with their large sizes, added to the feeling that the locals were going to be eaten with a teaspoon. Nay! This was without counting on the determination of the Roubianais who, like Benjamin Bernard, their captain coach, were going to hold their own against the residents of the Nationale 2. The start of the match was perfect, pushed by a “hot” crowd. boiling” the “red and black” attack, defend, serve the fire, extinguish the opposing attempts, race in the lead and win the first round (25/20). We then say to ourselves that they are not going to maintain this pace throughout the game. Indeed, Agde got back in the direction of march and won 25/19. However, the Roubianais are not giving up, quite the contrary. Alex Bernard improves all the passing balls and, just like Matthew Doucet, multiplies the exploits in defense, but it is not enough (25/27). Although exhausted, they tirelessly returned to the fight, showed enormous character and won the tie-break (25/23). We find ourselves at 12/12, all hopes are allowed, but 2 service errors later and after 2 and a half hours of combat, the Roubianais lower their flag (13/15). Agde will continue the adventure. Roubia no.
