The US Colomiers will go to Agde this afternoon to play their seventh round of the Coupe de France. The opportunity to continue after his first championship win last weekend.
Will Columérins add a new National 3 to their roster this season? Already winner of Beaucaire in the 5th round (currently 2nd in the National 3 ranking), then of Canet, resident of National 2 in the 6th round, Patrice Maurel’s team is addressing this trip to Agde today. Before that, there had been limited successes against Levezou (1P) and Beaumont-de-Lomagne (1P). As proof that the adage “in the Coupe de France there is no division”, so dear to Patrice Maurel, really exists. “For me, winning in Beaumont-de-Lomagne or Canet was the same, the same joy,” the former TFC player assured us this week.
After Montpellier, confirm
However, one thing has changed: Colomiers won their first league victory of the season last Saturday by winning 1-0 against Montpellier. A success that can give confidence to the players who needed it after three draws in the league. “Our first defeat had somewhat destabilized the team after excellent preparation. But this win against Montpellier reflects the progress of the group in recent games,” observes Patrice Maurel. However, the coach of Columérins knows that nothing is certain and he knows the path that remains to be taken for his players. Faced with Agde and his many former Sète players whom Patrice Maurel knows well, the Haute-Garonne coach expects a great fight against players who have known the higher leagues.
“It will certainly be the toughest game of this start to the season,” admits the 175-game Ligue 2 man. Accustomed to these merciless games, there is no doubt he is on fire for US Colomiers. In the Coupe de France, you have to approach every match with humility. But the group is gaining depth and trust. Many players arrived this summer, common benchmarks are starting to show. We are on the right path ”, assures Maurel.
The road to the 8th round with the entry of the Ligue 2 clubs and the 64th final phase passes through Agde, where Colomiers knows he is expected and will have to show determination to continue the adventure.
