Saint-Chamond – Alliance Sport Alsace
86 – 99
Like a sad epilogue out of phase with an exceptional season. Saint-Chamond could not do anything against Alliance Sport Alsace and its shooting success, beaten in the support match of their quarter-final play-offs. “The ASA were more conquering than us throughout the match”, noted Alain Thinet after the match.
The old Couramiauds hurt
However, we can imagine a completely different scenario than going on vacation at the final whistle with a good start for the Couramiauds. With a big block and the first six points of his team, Mathieu Boyer begins a project that unfortunately he will not finish. The Alsatians take control of the score after five minutes of play and will not let go. The SCBVG foils, rushes and misses easy shots in attack. The ASA is successful (57% in the half-time shoot), and it is two former Couramiauds who hurt: Sofiane Birki, with two long-distance shots, and Jérôme Cazenobe …