Juventus de Papus-Mazamet : 1-2. No one would have predicted Mazamet’s victory in the 40th minute, so much were the Tarnais shaken by a Toulouse team that played an alert and offensive game. FCPM coach Lionel Escalier admits to having had some luck: “They gave us a hard time and honestly, we were lucky to have only conceded one goal.” The Mazametans showed resilience to gradually raise their heads and even equalize just before the break on a direct free kick from Dos Santos. The second half was more balanced. Papus’ goalkeeper was injured and then Affre gave the advantage with a header. Juventus had one last chance but it was written that this match would not escape the Tarnais.
Grisolles – Saint-Juéry: 0-5. The score largely in favour of the Tarnais proves that this team is ready, unlike Grisolles who lost important players. SJO coach Mikaël Bertrand made a few adjustments but he did not lose any players. His team is more competitive and Grisolles paid the price. The first goal came in the 40th minute by Carme. A late goal but undisputed domination. The second half was even more to Saint-Juéry’s advantage. Eliet scored twice, first with a header at the far post and then a shot from a corner. Carme then scored twice and Belesi closed the debate. Nothing better to prepare for the reception of Blagnac next Saturday in the Coupe de France.
L’Union/Saint-Jean II – Saint-Sulpice: 2-2. It was necessary to have strong nerves in this match that started badly for Saint-Sulpice. With two goals conceded in the first minutes. “A little pressure, positioning errors explain these two goals. Mentally, it became complicated from the start”, specifies coach Charef Chaouch. However, his players managed to close ranks to finish the half well. Jolivet’s reduction of the score shortly before the break reinvigorated his troops. Despite an opponent who presented a reinforced squad, Saint-Sulpice would dominate the second half. Moreover, Jolivet equalized very quickly. The Tarnais led the debate while L’Union/Saint-Jean remained threatening on the counter. Physically, Saint-Sulpice took the upper hand but the score would not change. A point which nevertheless pleases the new Tarn technician: “The objective has been achieved. There is a lot of satisfaction at the end of this match on a mental and physical level. We have more points of reference and we see that we are ready for R2.”
