If the scenario of Saturday was catastrophic, that of this apocalyptic Wednesday evening. In the lead at half-time, the 18th in Ligue 2 Niort thought he had done the hard part by opening the scoring by Pape Ibnou Ba. But the 3rd of National Villefranche Beaujolais turned the situation around in the second half to push down the Niortais and win 3 to 1. It will take a miracle comeback on Saturday night to see the two Sevrians in Ligue 2 next season.
A slow start
The Chamois fail to find themselves outnumbered on a poorly controlled intervention by Kilama (20th). Fortunately, the match referee Bartholomeu Varela only comes out with a yellow card. Villefranche can not find the solution in the defense of Niort. Niort goalkeeper Quentin Braat is vigilant on the timid attempts of Dabasse (31st) and Segbé (38th).
The illusion Ba
In additional time for the first half, Pape Ibnou Ba manages to get rid of the Rhone defense, well launched in depth by Olivier Kemen, and opens the score of a perfectly executed face-to-face (0-1, 45 + 2e). His 15th goal of the season, the first since March 20 … at the best time!
Villefranche frees itself
The Rhone residents show better intentions when they return from the locker room by the paw of their captain Blanc. If Quentin Braat is attentive on the first attempt (49th), the Niort goalkeeper can not do anything on the second, a strike rolled up in the skylight opposite (1-1, 54th).
Complicated weather conditions
In addition to the rain, the wind strengthens over the minutes and complicates the game. To their advantage in the second half, the Niortais took advantage of it with a good free kick from Konate. More the two-Sevrian midfielder finds Bouet’s crossbar following a tap of the local goalkeeper (59th).
The Rhone coup de grace, Niort powerless
While the meeting seems to be heading towards a draw, defensive mistakes reappear on the Niort side. On a free kick well struck by Sergio, Niort’s defense is too passive and allows Dauchy to place a perfect header. The defender leaves no chance to Quentin Braat (2-1, 84th).
The end of the match is completely to the advantage of the locals and Niort undergoes wave upon wave. At the end of additional time, Villefranche drives the point home of a Garita’s third goal (90+3e).
Mandatory remontada
This final score of 3 goals to 1 forces the Chamois Niortais to a feat Saturday night in René Gaillard. A return match to be followed live and in full on France Bleu Poitou at 8:45 p.m. (pre-game from 8:30 p.m.).
The match sheet
Chamois Niortais: Braat – Moutachy, Conté, Kilama (yellow 20th), Yongwa (yellow 76th) (Ameka Autchanga 79th) – Doukansy, Bourhane – Boutobba (Konaté 59th), Kemen (cap), Vallier – Ba (goal 45 + 2nd)
Villefranche Beaujolais: Bouet – Bonenfant, Fleurier (Pagerie 90 + 1e), Dauchy (goal 84th), Lauray, Flégeau – Sergio, Taufflieb (yellow 78th) (Injaï 90 + 1e) – Blanc (cap) (goal 54th), Segbé (Guilavogui 90th) , Dabasse (Garita 73rd, goal 90 + 3rd)
Post-match reactions
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