The handball players of Celles-sur-Belle had to settle for a last-minute draw against Mérignac (28-28), despite leading at halftime.
A match that ended as it had begun: in uncertainty. Last Saturday, the players of the reserve team of Celles-sur-Belle hosted Mérignac in the Nationale 2 women's championship. Dominant in the first half, the Celloises seemed headed for a convincing victory before the match completely turned around.
At halftime, the advantage was clearly in favor of the home side. The difference was built slowly but surely, with solid defense and well-orchestrated attacks. The crowd in the stands could legitimately expect a serene finish to the match. Yet, handball always reserves its share of surprises.
After the break, Mérignac changed face. The visiting team significantly raised their level of play, creating dangerous situations and gradually reclaiming the lead on the scoreboard. The pressure exerted by the visitors eventually paid off, placing the Celloises in an uncomfortable position. The draw even seemed to slip away during several nerve-wracking minutes.
It was in the final minutes that things really heated up. The players of Celles-sur-Belle found the resources to come back and snatch this point from the draw. The final score of 28-28 fairly reflects the balance of a match where both teams alternated between domination and difficulties. A result that leaves a mixed taste: the satisfaction of a point snatched through difficulty, but also the regret of having lost control of a match that seemed so well underway.
This draw obtained the hard way could prove valuable in the standings. The Celloises will however need to analyze this second half to avoid experiencing a similar situation in the upcoming fixtures.
At halftime, the advantage was clearly in favor of the home side. The difference was built slowly but surely, with solid defense and well-orchestrated attacks. The crowd in the stands could legitimately expect a serene finish to the match. Yet, handball always reserves its share of surprises.
After the break, Mérignac changed face. The visiting team significantly raised their level of play, creating dangerous situations and gradually reclaiming the lead on the scoreboard. The pressure exerted by the visitors eventually paid off, placing the Celloises in an uncomfortable position. The draw even seemed to slip away during several nerve-wracking minutes.
It was in the final minutes that things really heated up. The players of Celles-sur-Belle found the resources to come back and snatch this point from the draw. The final score of 28-28 fairly reflects the balance of a match where both teams alternated between domination and difficulties. A result that leaves a mixed taste: the satisfaction of a point snatched through difficulty, but also the regret of having lost control of a match that seemed so well underway.
This draw obtained the hard way could prove valuable in the standings. The Celloises will however need to analyze this second half to avoid experiencing a similar situation in the upcoming fixtures.
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Source: Ouest-France