In the semi-final of the Magnus League, the Jokers of Cergy-Pontoise began their series (best of seven games) against the Dragon of Rouen with a defeat in match 1 in Normandy this Friday evening (7-2).
However, it will take more to overcome the Valdoisiens, surprise guests of the semi-finals after having got the better of Angers, 2nd in the regular season, in the quarter-final.
𝑶𝑼𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬 𝑩𝑰𝑳𝑳𝑬𝑻𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑬
That’s it ! It’s time to buy your tickets to come and support our Jokers for matches 3 and 4 of the semi-final against the Rouen dragons!🔥
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— The Jokers of Cergy-Pontoise (@les_jokers) March 20, 2024
This Friday, the Jokers attacked the game boldly against the Normans, first in the regular season.
In the first period, they responded head-to-head to the Dragons’ attempts. Petit equalized shortly after Tomasino opened the score (1-1). Then, Coulombe responded immediately to another Rouen goal from Flick (2-2).
In the second half, however, the Dragons managed to break 4-2, thanks to two new goals from Yeo and Mallet.
Finally, in the 3rd third, Rech, opportunely launched to meet Ylonen, killed the first part of this series by scoring the 5th Rouen goal (5-2), before Tomasino then Sotnieks added to the score in the last two minutes (7-2).
Match 2 will be played in Rouen this Saturday evening (8 p.m.). Cergy will host matches 3 and 4 on Tuesday (8:30 p.m.) and Wednesday (8:30 p.m.).
