Determined, the Gignacoises finally unlock their counter against the Union

La capitaine Julie Barral, la libero Orlane Vidaller et toutes les filles ont tout fait pour faire basculer la partie en leur faveur. Midi Libre – A.M.

Nationale 2/12e journée/Le promu qui tournait autour depuis quelques semaines déjà a gagné son 1er match de la saison, 3 sets à 1 chez lui.

That's it! We had to wait until the 12th day and the reception of the Union to see the promoted Gignacoises finally achieve a first expected and deserved success in Nationale 2. This Sunday, February 25, they dominated their Toulouse counterparts 3-1 and finally unlocked their counter (21-25, 27-25, 25-16, 25-17).

Quickly go get a second one

"Since the end of last year we have been circling around. There we are no longer fanny, smiles the coach, Thomas Blottiau. The girls were solid in defense, consistent with a good reception from the middle of the second set which allowed us to put our attackers in a good position."

The locals concluded a well-controlled game in 4 sets from the middle of the 2nd set. Free Midday – A.M.

After the loss of the 1st set, the Gignacoises indeed rectified their situation, even if they had to work towards the end of the 2nd set to equalize."This is the turning point of the match, with a set that we would have lost just a few weeks ago". On their momentum, the teammates of Julie Barral and Orlane Vidaller quickly broke away in the 3rd to easily win. It then remained to conclude. What the team did by breaking away very quickly again, before celebrating and savoring this success for a long time on the floor with their supporters.

A joy shared for a long time on the floor with the supporters. Free Midday – A.M.

"We're not in our place"

"We made it easy the last two sets. The girls deserved it, that’s good. I hope that this is a trigger and that this victory will lead to others during the last six days" adds Thomas Blottiau. Starting with the reception of Castres, the 5th, next Sunday then a trip to Hyères, two mid-table teams. "It's up to us to quickly achieve a second success now, then a 3rd. We don't stop ourselves from doing anything against teams within our reach until the end. I think we're not in our place and we're going to try to finish well."

It will then be time to do the accounts for a group which remains 10th and last just behind Lattes which it will receive. 

"We will approach our next meetings with more confidence. The last time I saw these smiles on the girls was when we moved up to N2 last season in our last match." concluded the’ #39;coach. 

Relief and pleasure for the coach, the presidents and the players at the end of the match. Free Midday – A.M.

VB Gignac : Vidaller (libero), Barral (cap), Burckel, Trillon, Hernandez, Ben Haddou, Alonzo (Guevarra, Garcia).

End of season calendar: VBG (10th) – Castres/Massaguel (5th), Sunday March 3; Hyères (7th) – VBG, Sunday March 17; VBG – Le Cannet 2 (4th), Sunday March 24; Pays d'Aix/Venelles 2 (3rd) – VBG, Sunday April 14; VBG – Lattes 2 (9th), Sunday April 28; Cannes 2 (2nd) – VBG, Sunday May 5.