Saint-Nazaire was once again dispatched on Saturday evening, against Sète (3-0). After three days, the promoted to the top of the League A. Chaumont remains second, despite the defeat at home to Tourcoing (3-2).
Saint-Nazaire continues to amaze. After beating the French champions Montpellier in the opening match at Hérault (1-3) and then by far Poitiers (3-0), the promoted won Saturday night against Sète in three quick sets (25- 20, 25-18, 25-16) and thus takes the lead in the championship, with in particular a card from his Cape Verdean central Helder Spencer (17 points of which 6 conceded).
Like Saint-Nazaire, Tourcoing remains undefeated, after the victory torn with his teeth against Chaumont (3-2: 25-27, 20-25, 25-22, 30-28, 15-11), in the double wake of the giant Brazilian Renan and the powerful Canadian Riley Barnes (21 points each). But the Haut-Marnais still maintain second place in the standings, ahead of the Nordic, definitely fans of matches in five sets.
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The results of the 3rd day of Ligue A
In the other matches of the evening, Hubert Henno’s Nantes beat Rafael Redwitz’s Nice on the Cote d’Azur in four tight sets (25-23, 23-25, 21-25, 23-25). The card for the evening was made by the Brazilian striker Chizoba (ex Poitiers), who scored 30 points (including 5 aces) for the NRMV. They have not yet won this year in Ligue A. For their part, after two inaugural defeats, Poitiers launched his season by inflicting a severe defeat at Toulouse (3-0). Finally, Cambrai beat Paris, still deprived of the spearhead Ibrahim Lawani (3-0).
Friday night, Tours won the remake of the last final against Montpellier (3-1). Tourangeaux are fifth, while Montpellier aim for a surprising last place, with zero points in three games. The last match of the day, Narbonne – Le Plessis-Robinson, will be played on Sunday in Aude (16:00).
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