They remained in the race until the 21st day. But the defeat at Lamboisières-Martin (69-61), coupled with Saumur’s victory among the Landes Espoirs, put an end to the ABC’s dreams of top 2 and play-offs. “When we started the match, we already had the score…
They remained in the race until the 21st day. But the defeat at Lamboisières-Martin (69-61), coupled with Saumur’s victory among the Landes Espoirs, put an end to the ABC’s dreams of top 2 and play-offs. “When we started the match, we already had Saumur’s score,” explains his coach Emmanuel Couralet. Unconsciously, it may have played a role, we were never able to worry them. There are no regrets about this match, we came across a great, well-prepared team. »
But to say that this meeting is representative of the season would be to lie. The reds have come a long way, after a complex and long start to the season. “We were at the bottom of the rankings before our breakthrough in Albi. But when we look at the reaction, when we see what we have achieved, it obviously comes from the work in training, from the reaction of the girls and the recovery of the injured which brought us back on the right path. Once we understood the level, the defensive intensity adapted to the N2 and with the talent of this team, we toppled mountains. And we fall just one victory short of the play-offs. »
“We had to be patient”
No regrets for Emmanuel Couralet and David Laplace, who knew how to find what didn’t work, or less well, to create a solid and dangerous team. “As a coach, this season is satisfying. It took time and patience with the new girls, who had to adapt to a new operation, a change of teammates, of staff… They made a lot of effort! So yes, I am satisfied to have found solutions, and especially that the girls adhered to them, underlines the ABC technician. Where it has never declined is the understanding between them and the respect towards the staff, there is a certain closeness. I thank the girls for trusting us, we had to be patient. »
The last meeting against Tarbes, this Saturday, is therefore the end of this superb championship produced by the ABC players. “Tarbes is a difficult team to maneuver around, you have to remember that they were the only team to bring down Ambitions Girondines. It will be physical, intense and aggressive, assures Emmanuel Couralet. It would be good to go and win there, to see one last time the team’s ability to react, to highlight the girls. We want to finish the season on a better note before the long break to prepare for the Coupe des Landes semi-final! »
2024-04-11 23:24:19
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