The Billérois did not go far from the hold-up in Dijon, their opponent this Friday evening, after beating them 33 to 31 Tuesday, in a catch-up match (the first leg initially scheduled for November had to be postponed because of the coronavirus epidemic).
In Burgundy, however, Daniel Deherme’s players started in the worst possible way, conceding a 4-0 edge (6th) to reach the break with 5 lengths behind (15-10). At the start of the second period, the Dijonnais widened the gap (18-12, 36th).
But three temporary exclusions in 7 minutes and the stops by Joris Labro in the goal of BHB gave the Blues a boost. With a nice comeback, Billère stuck to the score (18–18) a quarter of an hour from time. Income at 7 in the field, the Burgundians regained the advantage not to let go and sign a narrow victory (27-26).
Dijon needed it to preserve its chances of finishing the regular season in the top 6 synonymous with the play-offs.
Billère, for his part, remains stuck at the bottom of the table, in 11th place (Valence took back 12th place, due to an unfavorable goalaverage), and remains within reach of the first relegation, Angers, including the match of this 22nd day. had to be postponed (case of Covid) and which now has 3 matches late.
Friday April 16, Billère will try to confirm his good form on Tuesday at home against Sélestat, at Sporting d’Este, therefore.
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