In a packed Glénan hall, the five-time French champions, HC Dinan-Quévert, found themselves on the wrong side of a 3-1 scoreline against Scra Saint-Omer in the first leg of the French Super Cup. The visiting northerners displayed a clinical performance, capitalizing on key moments to secure a significant advantage heading into the second leg.
Saint-Omer wasted no time making their presence felt. Just moments into the match,a precise lift from Mantiman found Lampanosa,who expertly placed the ball past the Dinan-Quévert keeper for an early 1-0 lead in the first minute. Dinan-Quévert had an immediate chance to respond when Landrin, following a swift attacking transition with Ortiz, struck the post, a stark reminder of the razor-thin margins in this sport.
The intensity was palpable from the outset, with both teams showcasing a furious pace and fierce duels, setting the tone for a high-octane encounter.
Upon returning from the locker room, Saint-Omer extended their lead. A lightning-fast counter-attack saw Llisa win a one-on-one against the vigilant goalkeeper Acevedo in the 26th minute, making it 2-0. Dinan-Quévert, however, showed their championship mettle. portuguese star Cardoso ignited a comeback attempt with a powerful strike from midfield just moments later,pulling one back to make it 2-1.
The home team then mounted a sustained offensive, applying significant pressure on the Saint-Omer goal.Yet, their efforts were consistently thwarted by the outstanding performance of Saint-Omer’s goalkeeper, Chambell.
Dinan-Quévert Vows to Fight Back in second Leg
The French-naturalized Portuguese keeper, who was a standout for France at the recent Euro, put on a masterclass, denying Dinan-Quévert multiple times. Saint-Omer, demonstrating their tactical discipline, also proved adept at the counter-attack, with Colin adding a crucial third goal in the 44th minute to seal a 3-1 victory for the visitors.
The season has officially kicked off with a bang, and all eyes are now on the second leg next Saturday in Saint-Omer.
Dinan-Quévert’s coach, Cirilo Garcia, a Franco-Argentinian tactician, expressed his disappointment with the venue and the team’s finishing.We missed our home advantage (the match was played in Ploufragan due to an unusable hall) and our efficiency. We created more scoring opportunities, but their goalkeeper had a phenomenal game. We will work hard to turn the tide next weekend,
Garcia stated.
His counterpart, Fabien Savreux of scra Saint-Omer, was pleased with his team’s performance.We played an almost perfect away game. We had to defend a lot, and our defence and goalkeeper held strong. We certainly know that in Rink Hockey, things can change very quickly,
Savreux commented.
Match Details
Half-time: 0-1.
referees: Marcus Esoli and M. Herbele.
GOALS: QUÉVERT: Cardoso (26′); Saint-Omer: Lampanosa (1′),Llisa (26′),Colin (44′).
QUÉVERT: Acevedo (g) – Ortiz, Landrin, Lorraine, Cardoso.Substitutes: Hairdresser, Turluer (head), Podvin, M. Garcia. Coach: Cyrillo Garcia.
Saint-Omer: Chambell (g) – Mantiman, L.Substitutes: Smooth, Barengo (head), Look, Thyel. Coach: Fabien Savreux.
