In an overheated atmosphere, Frontignan lost (32-35) against Pontault-Combault, this Wednesday, May 25 at the Henri Ferrari gymnasium, in the first leg of Proligue. Return scheduled for this Saturday, May 27 on the Parisian floor.
Match finished: FTHB 32 – 35 PCHB
End of this first leg of the Proligue here at the Henri Ferrari gymnasium with a 32-35 defeat of the FTHB against Pontault-Combault. While they had a ball of -1 less than two minutes from the end of the match, the Muscatiers will travel to Ile-de-France in three days for the return with this defeat of three goals in the suitcases.
The Black and Gold, courageous and carried by an exceptional public for the last of the season at home, will have to achieve a big performance to hope to qualify for the Final 4 in Dijon, on June 3 and 4. Note that in the second Proligue play-off, Caen won 30-27 at home against Tremblay.
58’09 (MT2) : FTHB 32 – 34 PCHB
Huge save from Leo Canton Lauga on a wing shot from Romain Giraudeau while the FTHB had the opportunity to return to -1!
55’26 (MT2) : FTHB 31 – 34 PCHB
Despite a generally difficult second period, Frontignan throws its last strength into the battle to try to close the gap against the Ile-de-France. Gaetan Canton puts his back at -3 while in the Muscatiers cage, Savonne has been doing good since entering with 4 saves.
50’13 (MT2) : FTHB 29 – 33 PCHB
While he remains stuck at two stops since returning from the locker room, Kévin Mesnard is replaced by Maxime Savonne in the FTHB cage. The Muscatiers no longer manage to go back under the gap of four goals.
44’46 (MT2) : FTHB 25 – 29 PCHB
Frustrated by arbitration decisions that do not turn in its favor, the FTHB loose ballast in the heart of this second period. Pontault-Combault is again at +4, while the FTHB has already spent six minutes in inferiority since returning from the locker room.
41’16 (MT2) : FTHB 25 – 27 PCHB
The Muscatiers do not let themselves be defeated and come back to two goals from Pontault-Combault! The FTHB is doing better after a difficult start to the second half. Giraudeau, at the conclusion of a beautiful offensive, sets fire to the Henri Ferrari gymnasium, which believes more than ever in the return of its players. Pontault asks for a time out to break the rhythm and try to remobilize.
35’47 (MT2) : FTHB 21 – 25 PCHB
Start of the second period delicate for the Frontignanais with a delay of four goals now and the exclusion for two minutes of Anthony Laurens. Pontault-Combault surfs on its dynamics of the first period.
9:24 p.m .: start of the second period!
Pontault-Combault kicks off this second act.
Mi-temps : FTHB 18 – 20 PCHB
As for offensive stats, Guenole Gaillard is the top scorer of this first period for the Muscatiers with 5 goals (83%). In the ranks of Pontault-Combault, Jean-Pierre Dupoux displays a very nice 6/6.
Mi-temps : FTHB 18 – 20 PCHB
Very quickly warmed up with three saves in 4 minutes, Kévin Mesnard, the FTHB goalkeeper, completed these first thirty minutes of play with a total of 8 saves (30%). In the opposing cage, Sven Horvat is 5 saves (23%).
Mi-temps : FTHB 18 – 20 PCHB
It’s the break here at Ferrari with the score of 18-20 in favor of Pontault-Combault. Despite a big desire for the FTHB, which had returned to 18-18, and a two-minute inferiority for the visitors (Ferreira Da Silva, 28th), it was the Ile-de-France residents who returned to the locker room with the advantage in the score.
25’30 (MT1) : FTHB 14 – 16 PCHB
The Frontignanais cling despite new losses of ball and a penalty diverted by the visitor goalkeeper. Less than 5 minutes from the break, the intensity is still just as high in this first leg of the Proligue.
19’24 (MT1) : FTHB 9 – 12 PCHB
Pontault-Combault stands out with a three-goal lead. Dupoux and Garaudet, both at 3/3, are hurting the Frontignanais, who are finding it increasingly difficult to find solutions in attack.
14’57 (MT1) : FTHB 7 – 8 PCHB
The tension is rising on the floor! On an offensive from Pontault-Combault, Anthony Laurens and Adrien Chaudanson exchanged a few pleasantries. Two minutes for the two men, who finally separate on a handshake.
12’25 (MT1) : FTHB 6 – 7 PCHB
The score is still as close to Ferrari even if the visitors seem to be gradually taking their bearings in the overheated room of the FTHB. The Parisians are very aggressive in defense, causing several ball losses (4) from Asier Antonio’s men.
5’44 (MT1) : FTHB 4 – 4 PCHB
Great intensity in this start to the match marked, already, by the 3 stops (43%) of Kévin Mesnard in the cage of the FTHB. Pau Oliveras scored two of the home side’s four goals.
8:30 p.m.: start of the meeting!
In an absolutely exceptional atmosphere, Héraultais and Ile-de-France residents launch this first leg of Proligue. The objective is to “win, no matter the gap” in the words of Muscatiers coach Asier Antonio.
8:21 p.m .: start of the pre-match protocol
The two teams returned to the locker room as the pre-match protocol begins on the Ferrari floor. Note that the other dam, between Caen (6th in the regular season) and Tremblay (3rd), is also being played this Wednesday evening at 8:30 p.m., on the Normans floor.
8:12 p.m.: ticket office closed at Henri Ferrari
While we are less than 20 minutes from the start of this first leg of the Proligue, the two teams are warming up on the Ferrari floor. Unsurprisingly, the frontignan hall will be full tonight for this historic match for the FTHB. Also note the presence of four supporters of Pontault-Combault, who made the long trip from Ile-de-France.
A historic season
Fifth in the standings for his first season in Proliguethe FTHB offered itself more happiness in an already exceptional season, with a qualification for the play-offs of the second division of French handball.
Facing fourth in the standings, Pontault Combaultand without the advantage of the field (the return match will take place in Ile-de-France), the Muscatiers are offered a new challenge to hope to join the Final 4 of Proligue, which will be held on June 3 and 4 in Dijon.
The Playsoffs for the Finals of #ProLigue start this Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.! ?️
Who will join @Saran_Loiret_HB et @DMH_Official ? ? pic.twitter.com/mehVW7PqzD
– National Handball League (@LNHofficiel) May 22, 2023
The winner of the double confrontation will join Saran and Dijon, already qualified as first and second in the regular season, and the winner of the other play-off between Tremblay and Caen.
Frontignan – Pontault-Combault, follow the match live from the Henri Ferrari gymnasium:
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