Players and coaches react to the draw (2-2) between Rodez and Annecy, snatched at the last minute of regulation time by the Ruthénois Clément Depres, in Paul-Lignon, Saturday August 20.
Laurent Peyrelade, coach of Rodez
When you play at this level, you have to be able to have a much higher concentration and a much higher defensive involvement. We took a point but we came for something else. But by taking on children’s goals, we can hardly hope to do better. We will have to have a much much higher level in our individual and collective requirements to last in this championship.
I am disappointed with the defensive naivety that we have shown. And we lacked efficiency in front, because we won’t have many matches with so many situations. When there is a penalty, the red of which is severe, you have to be in good condition, all the lights are green and on arrival you get a bullet in your foot.
Laurent Guyot, coach of Annecy
Already, this is our first point. Of course, we were close to taking three. The scenario means that we will regret not having taken three, but we must not forget the two or three interventions that Florian Escales was forced to make in the second half. It is not illogical either that Rodez came back to score. When we were outnumbered, it was harder for us to put in danger and score a third goal. But the performance is in line with what we have done so far. It is more than encouraging in terms of the state of mind.
What I liked was the ability to resist, especially after three complicated matches in terms of results, and to see that the players started without a doubt, and that brings hope for the future. We have players who want to do well, who lack experience at this level, but salvation will depend on their progress and that of the team.
Killian Corredor, Rodez striker
Killian Corredor’s reaction after Rodez – Annecy #Ligue2 #Rodez @BrothersBKT pic.twitter.com/lXgl4c5r7C
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Remy Boissier, Rodez midfielder
“A frustrating match” for Rémy Boissier after the draw snatched by #Rodez at the last minute against #Annecy #Ligue2 @Ligue2 pic.twitter.com/PNxd9wYeZQ
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Lorenzo Rajot, Rodez midfielder
“We take a point, that’s what advances the counter but we can’t be satisfied with that tonight”, assures Lorenzo Rajot after the draw won by #Rodez versus #Annecy #Ligue2 #football @Ligue2 pic.twitter.com/3CUFZjUe1J
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