The famous maxim “strong with the weak and weak with the strong” perfectly adhered to the last season of USO Nevers in National 2, which ended in fifth place. In eight comparisons against the top four (Vénissieux, Grenoble, Saint-Étienne and Annecy), Nevers suffered seven defeats and one draw. If the Neversois want to play at the top this year, they will need to be more annoying with the leading teams.
So it was almost fifteen days ago against Annecy, winning on the edge of the Maison des sports (24-25) while Nevers counted up to five goals to spare.
Neversois have a new opportunity to show that they have reached a milestone with the match on Saturday 8 October in Grenoble.
prize USO Nevers, fifth last season, aims for the podium: “Why not? “
The Isérois, winners of the first three games of the season, occupy the top of the table with Saint-Étienne and Villeurbanne. “He is a contender for the climb. It is a game that could do us good to rediscover our image after the defeat against Annecy. This can be great news if we do the right thing, “said Régis Hélary.
Will the last recruit qualify?
To get the upper hand over the residents of Grenoble, coach Neversois would have to rely on the group selected a fortnight ago. There were still some uncertainties to be resolved before the last training session on Friday night. Among these is the presence of Thibault Cistel. The Norman, present for a few days in Nevers, is a rookie from the Billère (Proligue) training center he joined in January 2022. On Friday, this 19-year-old pivot was still awaiting qualification for the match.
Grenoble – USE Nevers
SAINT-MARTIN-D’HÈRES (Jean-Pierre-Boy room). Grenoble-USO Nevers.
Referee: Chaib Ben Abdellah and Murat Tahaoglu.
Never:Blot, Gravière – Assal, Brice Bernard, Breton, Nolan Carteron, Yann Carteron, Cunière (cap.), Damier, Djemaïel, Gillet, Ghessab, Teyssier, Cistel (?).
Coach: Regis Hélary.
Remi Marchal
