Handball. Extraordinary Vikings defeat Dijon
Through Aline Chatel
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We knew they were eager to redeem themselves from the misstep made a week earlier in Strasbourg, they were extraordinary. The Vikings of Caen made a very high performance in an electric Sports Palace, Friday, December 10, 2021, to dominate Dijon by two goals (29-27).
Statistics
CAEN: Muyembo 5, Allais 1, Langevin 1, Mancelle 6, Créteau 2, Lagier Pitre 3, Ermolenko 1, Guillard 3, Le Merle 1, Deschamps 2, Lakbi 3, Slassi. GB: Santos 15/42, Portat.
Ermolenko, successful return
In front of the game, the Caennais experienced some slack but never lost the thread of a match played under high intensity. They debated almost all of the debates on the basis of constant enthusiasm. Caen was up to six lengths ahead in the second half.
Dijon, who has never given up, has some trouble coming back to two lengths. But the locals put the accelerator back on track when needed, in particular thanks to the return to competition of young Maxime Ermolenko. Alan Santos then closed the store. Caen HB won a well-deserved success which allowed it to reach sixth place in the standings.
Roch Bedos, Caen Handball coach: “We play sports to experience these kinds of emotions. Nothing is written in advance, you have to believe in your abilities. We had a group with the will to overthrow the established order. At home, we knew we could do it. We had the obligation to make up for what we had lost last week. The group was determined to do things the right way. We fought a lot, we saw good defense, a quality Alan, sharp attacks.
There were a few air pockets but we were able to compensate for them either with a defense or a save. It’s a good game with everyone participating. The communion with the public was magnificent. There is something being born. We must not stop. There are two games left to finish a good second phase in the best way. I hope that the appetite will come while eating… ”
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