Vichy/Clermont – Chalon
88-79
The momentum came close to knocking it out. This is what we say to ourselves at half-time, where Chalon points to -1 (37-36). However, everything was written for the disaster scenario. With a porous defense and an overly fashionable infirmary.
Porous defense, because already 24 points conceded after 10 minutes of play (24-17). Vichy/Clermont imposes its will. Its hardness. Chalon shoots a lot from three points, as usual. But the attempts at shooting exploits follow one another. Eito struggles to fit into his match. Harley alternates string and brick.
Worse. Gelabale dribbles away. Hit his opponent. Fall to the ground. Writhes in pain, clutching his shoulder. Already deprived of Niasse (hand) and Dossou-Yovo (ankle), Chalon loses its former international…
