In Valence d’Agen (Saturday 21/08 at 6 p.m.).
Avenir Valencien beats Niort 28-24 (MT 21-7)
Referee: M. Blondel (Occitanie)
For the winner: 4 E Cuquel (9e), Henric (14e, 60e) Lescout, (30e).4 T Henric.
Defeated: 3 E (22e, 39e, 61e) 2 T.
Valencian future: Borderies, Durand, Henric, Lecareux (cap), Cuquel, (o) Chapon, (m) Dulay, Lolesio, Lescout, Caccia, Teissedre, Vezes, Aouadi, Decaunes, Gouveia. Entered during the match: 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. Entered during the match: Serra, Bonhommeau, Goufan, Allogner, Lescalmel, Digout, Marche, Tomascou.
First meeting of the season for the “sky and white” on their lawn at the E. Baylet stadium who received Niort, a big chunk of the Federal 1. This opposition was eagerly awaited by the staff two weeks before the first meeting in the championship of France and the trip to Castelsarrasin. On the Valencian side, several elements were not checked on the scoresheet which allowed young people to be able to measure themselves against what is done best in the division. How not to stress the heat which prevailed above the lawn but that did not prevent the two teams from starting on the hats of wheels. The Niortais from the first minute will rely on their powerful line of forwards which will pound their rival. In vain, the local defense was intractable against the “red and black”. On the other hand in the 9th the locals will light the first fuse on a well prepared movement and Alex Cuquel will conclude behind the goal line. From the corner of the touchline, Augustin Henric will transform.
The tone was set and well given, so that five minutes later it will be Augustin Henric who, on a fake pass, will be able to slip through the poles. The Valencian supporters start to dream: facing a big team, their new team behaves well; but opposite we will in turn raise their heads, the “Eight” visitor will do damage with casseroles but also a conquering melee.
Nice advance at rest
Shortly before halftime, Yves Lescout back on this lawn that he knows well for having trodden it had his escapade to Massy will mark in turn between the poles. At rest, the score is in favor of the Valencians (21-7) and while the heat is still important, the two teams will resume the second act which will once again be balanced. The Niortais will return to the score while on the local side, Augustin Henric will score his second try this hot afternoon.
A first victory against a great team, but there is still work to be done but the staff are well aware of it.
Reaction:
Nicolas Vial Pailler (Manager) :
“We are satisfied with this meeting, what matters is winning the matches. We showed a very good spirit and commitment, especially in the last five minutes. We have to expect at that every sunday, Niort did a lot of carried balls and small game, we take three tries on actions like that. We are aware that this is an area that we must improve. We did not have everything We are going to get some consistency in terms of the players, but this afternoon, it was won against a big team from the Federal 1. We showed solidarity, a group is being created. “
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