In Valence d’Agen (Saturday 21/08 at 6pm).
Avenir Valencian beats Niort 28-24 (MT 21-7)
Referee: Mr. Blondel (Occitania)
For the winner: 4 E Cuquel (9e), Henric (14e, 60e) Lescout, (30e). 4 T Henric.
Beaten: 3 E (22e, 39e, 61e) 2 T.
Valencian future: Borderies, Durand, Henric, Lecareux (hat), Cuquel, (o) Chapon, (m) Dulay, Lolesio, Lescout, Caccia, Teissedre, Vezes, Aouadi, Decaunes, Gouveia. Entered during the game: Flanquart, Delon, Maury, Mombet, Peres, Hellec, Bernard, Vermond.
Niort: Vergnaud, Dominici, Buch, Gelade, Bonnet, (o) Guenin, (m) Alcabede, Grundlinght, Fierro, Giraud, Singer, Baudin, Fava Lli, Andre, Bougerol. Posted during the game: Serra, Bonhommeau, Goufan, Allogner, Lescalmel, Digout, Marche, Tomascou.
First match of the season for the “sky and white” on the lawn of the E. Baylet stadium that received Niort, big shot of Federal 1. This opposition was eagerly awaited by the staff two weeks after the first match in the championship of France and the trip to Castelsarrasin. On the Valencian side, several elements were not checked on the match sheet, which allowed the young players to be able to compare themselves with the best in the division. How not to underline the great heat that raged over the lawn but that did not prevent the two teams from leaving with wheel hats. The Niortais from the first minute will rely on their powerful line of attackers who will beat the opponent. In vain has the local defense been intractable against the “black reds”. On the 9th, however, the locals will light the first wicks on a well-prepared movement and Alex Cuquel will finish behind the goal line. From the corner of the key, Augustin Henric will transform.
The tone has been set and well set, so much so that five minutes later it will be Augustin Henric who, on a fake pass, will be able to slip between the posts. The Valencian fans are starting to dream: in front of a great team, their new team is doing well; but in front of us we will raise our heads the visitor “Otto” will do damage with casseroles but also a conquering melee.
Good progress at rest
Shortly before the break, Yves Lescout, back on this lawn that he knows well for having trampled on us, let Massy run away in turn to score between the posts. At rest the score is in favor of the Valencians (21-7) and while the heat is still equally important the two teams will resume the second act which will once again be in balance. The Niortais are back to score while Augustin Henric will score his second try in the local this hot afternoon.
A first win against a great team, but there is still some work to be done but the staff are well aware of it.
Reaction:
Nicolas Vial Pailler (coach):
“We are satisfied with this match, what matters is to win the games. We have shown an excellent state of mind and commitment, especially in the last five minutes. It is to be expected that every Sunday Niort has made a lot of balls and a small game, we do three tries on such actions. We are aware that this is an area that we need to improve. We did not have all the credentials, we will find consistency in terms of players, but this afternoon we won against a great Federal 1 team. solidarity, a group is being created “.
