Volleyball: on the leader's floor, Arago de Sète was not that far from the mark

It was close for the Sétois to return to the Singular Island with at least one point. FREE NOON – Jérôme Belluire

The Sétois, beaten 3-1 at Chaumont this Saturday February 17, missed the boat in the third set.

They started well, marked time in the second set then, in the third, fought a duel which, more or less, could have allowed them to lead 1-2. Saturday evening, the Sète volleyball players were not far from the lead.« We existed until halfway through the fourth set », declares Luc Marquet. « But Chaumont, confident and at home, then pressed. One less fault, one ball placed on the ground, and this third set was ours. Knowing the Chaumont context well, I knew that they were not at their best. We managed to bring out their sharp point, to mishandle their best "attack-receiving"… It’s a shame, if we had taken this point, it would have brought us closer to the playoffs. »

Stay engaged

Returning with empty pockets, Arago therefore remains in eleventh place, six points behind Paris (8th). Five days before the end of the regular phase, and with a few dangerous matches to play, the window is getting smaller and smaller.

But hope is still there and mobilization must be kept at its maximum. « Immediately after the match, there were inevitably regrets, disappointment. We are looking for the detail that we missed », continues the Sète coach. « But if we produce play like that next Sunday, we can put in a solid performance against Saint-Jean-d’Illac at Le Barrou. Returning to Sète with one or more points would have enhanced the guys' performance, it's tough but I don't think it affected the group's confidence. You shouldn't. There are only a few games left, we must stay mobilized. Maybe that's my fear… We must absolutely not give up because it is possible that the last match, in Paris, will be decisive. »

You'll have to take it step by step. It already starts with a victory, this Sunday, February 25 at home (5 p.m.).

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