Before this 19th day, they were five to occupy 3rd place. Now, they are only two, Reims and Chartres, which came to the end of a tough GIS. The icing on the cake, Benoît Marty’s protégés have caught up with their average basket. Beaten by eight points in the first leg in Alsace (67-59), they managed to win by ten (65-55). A gap that can be valuable to place well in view of the play-offs.
Bruised in the first period
Before arriving at these ten lengths in advance, the Chartraines had nevertheless to yield a little ground in the first period. Abused in the first quarter against Dambach and co (2-6, 3 ‘), the Chartraines started the second act voiceless. Straddling the first and second quarters, they scored no points for six minutes before Mfutila finally found the target (16-19, 14′). But the Strasbourgeoises regained the upper hand under the impetus of Mantelin and El Garti (16-23, 16’). Hampered under the circle by the imposing Manala and his 2.02m, the Chartraines still managed to return to the locker room with a small length of delay (25-26, 20 ‘). A lesser evil.
A 10-0 that bends Strasbourg
But, back on the field, it was not the same music. The Chartraines fired from 3 points with Long, Marié and Bienvenu (36-30, 25′). The CCBF were in front and would continue to simmer a SIG which was no longer there and which was committing foul after foul (44-32, 29′).
Portrait of Marine Debaut before facing her former club, Strasbourg
In the last act, Strasbourg completely lost their footing, unable to stop Long under the circle. And thanks to a 10-0, the CCBF headed for a quieter success (59-41, 37′). But, in the money-time, the Alsatians grew bolder and printed a conclusive all-terrain pressing since they came back to ten points two minutes from the siren (59-49). For the Chartraines, it was necessary to give a shot of cooking to preserve the basket-average. What was done not without difficulty (65-55).
CHARTRES (Jean-Cochet hall). C’Chartres BF beat Strasbourg 65 to 55 (half-time: 25-26) (quarter-time: 14-15, 11-11, 19-10, 21-21). Referees: Messrs. Hartel and Mountain. Spectators: around 400.
C’Chartres BF : Debaut (16), Bienvenu (8), Mfutila (9), Married (11), Long (9) then Farcy (0), Hillotte (2), Niaré (6), Mahoutou (4).
38% shooting success (21/55) including 28% at 3 points (7/25). 94% in free throws (16/17). 44 rebounds (Long, 11). 13 fouls.
Strasbourg : Skrba (2), Dambach (9), Peytour (13), Hatchi (10), Saint-Juste (3) then Djoko (0), Mantelin (8), Manala (7), Ouedraogo (0), El Garti ( 3).
38% shooting success (20/53) including 33% at 3 points (4/12). 79% on free throws (11/14). 23 rebounds (Manala, 4). 19 fouls.
Difference :+18 for Chartres (59-41, 37′); +7 for Strasbourg (16-23, 16′).
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Jean-Andre Provost
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