Those are the visitors who fit the best in the game. El Moutalibi then Gudic by two triples propel them in the lead (2-8 in the 2nd). The premises by Jofresa and Sarr in the racket pick up the score but are still behind (14-15 in the 7th). Herzig by two penetrations allows his people to pass in front, but the Gardonnais cling. Labanère, in the last seconds, made his team turn with a four-point lead (21-17).
The second quarter is better negotiated by Elan. Dabadie, whose birthday it is, scores twice (27-17). Opposite Tacita and MBaitoubam struggle but the gap remains the same. Ruop then Jofresa (8 pts) swell the lead (39-24, 17th). Herzig and Pouye answer each other at 3 pts. Halftime is coming, the ESMS took the lead with 15 bonus points (46-31).
The grind of Jofresa
On returning from the locker room, the visiting coach opted for a zone defense. This is the delight of the white and green gunners behind the arc, Labanère, Dabadie and Herzig (59-37). MBaitoubam stops the bleeding but Elan consolidates its lead with two missiles from Labanère and Herzig. 24 pts separate the two teams at the end of this third quarter (75-51).
In the last act, the ESMS manages but makes some blunders. The visitors take advantage of this and pick up the score significantly (79-61, 35th). The grinta of Jofresa and the slaughter of Sarr below allow the men of Bouazza to win this meeting quite easily against brave opponents.
reactions
Clement Coustillas (Gardonne trainer): “We started very well, but due to a lack of rotation we then lost a lot of duels. It’s better in second defensively, because we didn’t give up. »
Arnold Bouazza (ESMS trainer): “Despite a complicated start, we were able to manage afterwards. It’s a serious match with more offensive aggression despite our reduced squad. »
The sheet
ESMS 89
Gardon 71
Location: Montgaillard Spectators: 250 Referees: MM Bourette-Delprat. Quarter: 21-17/25-14/29-20/14-20.
ESMS : Ebreuil 4 Labanère 10 (2 to 3 pts) Dabadie 11 (1 to 3 pts) Sarr 13 Sidibe 6 Ruop 10 Jofresa 20 Herzig 15 (3 to 3 pts).
