Handball. The step was too high for Caen in front of Nîmes
By Aline Chatel
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There was no miracle for Caen Handball! The first official match of the season, which was more of a last preparation match, ended in a logical defeat this Tuesday, September 6, 2022 against Nîmes (29-40). The visitors, referenced in the Starligue for many seasons, however had to wait for the second period to widen a significant gap. Caen got into the game well (4-4, 8′) and maintained an interesting level of performance throughout the first act (11-13, 24′).
The Nîmes raised their voices on the return from the locker room, they who led by five goals at the break (15-20, 30′). The seven buts registered in seven minutes made the Vikings bend (17-26, 38′). The time-out posed by Roch Bedos stabilized the gap somewhat, but in a very offensive end to the match, Nîmes took advantage of Caen’s defensive largesse to achieve a small festival.
Coach’s word
Roch Bedos, Caen Handball coach: “It’s a big team up front. The only thing that disappoints me is that it took us a long time to get into the rhythm. We attacked this match with apprehension, without taking advantage of the present moment. We didn’t take advantage of the party we could have had. We switch quickly. Our daily bread is the championship. Against Saran, the pressure will be different. We’re going to have to have a little more ardor against Saran. I knew it was going to be very difficult. I’d rather they saved some for the Saran game. They have been over-respected. There was a very slim chance. »
The scorers
CAEN: Vedié 2, Bourguiba, Allais, Mancelle 3, Ermolenko 8, Deschamps 3, Crépel 2, Jullian 4, Abily 1, Pereira, Poirot 1, Lakbi 1, Slassi 2. GB: Santos (5 saves / 20) and Géhin (6/ 22).
NIMES: Poyet 2, Guéric, Gallego 1, Rebichon 4, Konradsson 3, Dupuy, Hesham 4, Kamtchop 4, Gibernon 2, Salou 3, Tobié 2, Acquevillo 5, Sanad 3. GB: Baznik (3/14) and Demaille (10/ 22).
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