By welcoming Limoges this evening, the Orthéziennes are starting a cycle of meetings of “their championship…
By welcoming Limoges this evening, the Orthéziennes are starting a cycle of meetings of “their championship”, that is to say teams which were struggling or who are struggling like them to ensure maintenance. Admittedly, the Limougeaudes are practically saved, but a short time ago it was not so, the Orthéziennes can be inspired by it on the mental level. In any case, the Béarnaises must react now, because a new defeat and the blow to morale that it would deal to them would almost condemn their chances of maintaining, given the continuation of their program.
Last Saturday in front of Monaco and despite the defeat (72-60), the Béarnaises presented a much better face, both in terms of desire and in their way of playing, with much more patience in attack and a more shared ball .
Two very dangerous players
If on paper Limoges is less strong than Monaco, they have two extremely dangerous players in their ranks. First of all their position 2, the American Williams with the devilish external address and her exceptional capacity to play in one against one. Then Diouf (1.92m), the very athletic interior, is a real poison in the racket. Slowing down these two players is one of the tasks that awaits the players of Mylène Platel: “We know their strengths. It’s the last chance match for us, we have to achieve the same performance as against Monaco and even do more. We have to be constant over the 40 minutes,” she wishes. A positive point is that the technician will be able to count on a full group.
