Team coach Rachid Abbassi, although disappointed with the outcome of this match, is proud of his players. “There are surely few people who expected us to be on an equal footing with this beautiful Nantes team who are aiming for the climb. We have always been ahead in the score except for the last three minutes. It was a real struggle. and our players responded. Physically, we lacked a little juice especially during extra time because we have done a lot of work in defense. This part is played on the success of free throws in overtime. I really want to congratulate the players “We had worked very, very hard in training on Thursday. I had asked for a big investment and the mood of the players was impeccable. We are now looking to the game on Saturday and our opponents at Stade Montois. He is now looking forward to the match. have to play this game as a final. “
Coach Rémy Ripet is also totally satisfied with the investment made by all Agen players. “Rudy Picardo was able to largely compensate for the absence of Dennis Ona Embo, our leader who was still injured. Like all the other players he showed fighting spirit. All were irreproachable. The first act was a model of the genre with a game. fast, a renewed defensive intensity and an address at the rendezvous “.
Bearer of hope
“The third quarter was surely the turning point of the match. Rezé was able to make a few long-distance shots that hurt us. Our team could no longer impose its speed. The rotations, numerous, tried to compensate for it. but unfortunately unsuccessful. With 14 seconds to go, one last action could give us the victory with an open shot. In extra time, with a hostile crowd, it was really difficult to win. This game is nevertheless extremely bearer of hope for the meetings to come. “
Ground 109 – Agen 101
Q-T : 16-24 ; 41-52 ; 69-71 ; 97-97
Referees: MM. P. Gendre and F. Simon
Rezé Basket 44: Denis (2), De Casablanca (26), Pierard (14), Teurcq (15), Reda-Mercier (0), Jacq (2), Guegan-Royan (0), Papo (33), Soliman (13), Renaud (4).
27 personal fouls – 3 players eliminated.
Agen BC : Abbassi (6), Fripp Jr (17), Albiget (0), Boucaud (21), Picardo (4), Champié (21), Mbengue (5), Khelifi (0), Chailly (18), Soliman (9) .
25 personal fouls – 1 player eliminated.
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