HBC Nantes returned to winning ways with a decisive victory at Cesson Rennes (37-46), Saturday, in the Starligue.
HBC Nantes was all smiles again. Saturday, October 31st, Grégory Cojean's men secured a commanding victory on the court of Cesson Rennes (37-46) in the Starligue. A clear-cut win that comes one week after the European disappointment experienced in Poland, on Plock's court, where the Nantes side were eliminated from the Champions League.
This away victory clearly did the group good. Captain Nicolas Tournat did not hide his satisfaction when commenting on his team's performance. According to him, this match was necessary after a difficult period. The pivot highlighted the importance of this collective response, even though the encounter still needed to be approached with seriousness.
On the statistical side, this commanding victory allows HBC Nantes to strengthen their position in the championship. With 46 goals scored, the Nantes side showed great offensive efficiency. For their part, the Cesson players tried to compete but could not truly trouble a well-organized Nantes side.
Beyond the result, it was the mindset that caught everyone's attention. After the European Cup elimination, they needed to respond quickly. Mission accomplished with this demonstration. The coach and his players were waiting for such a response to approach the rest of the season with greater peace of mind.
This encounter also allowed certain players to make their mark. But the essential thing remains the collective victory and the manner of it. HBC Nantes seems to have turned the page and can now focus on their upcoming championship fixtures, with the ambition of continuing this positive momentum.
This away victory clearly did the group good. Captain Nicolas Tournat did not hide his satisfaction when commenting on his team's performance. According to him, this match was necessary after a difficult period. The pivot highlighted the importance of this collective response, even though the encounter still needed to be approached with seriousness.
On the statistical side, this commanding victory allows HBC Nantes to strengthen their position in the championship. With 46 goals scored, the Nantes side showed great offensive efficiency. For their part, the Cesson players tried to compete but could not truly trouble a well-organized Nantes side.
Beyond the result, it was the mindset that caught everyone's attention. After the European Cup elimination, they needed to respond quickly. Mission accomplished with this demonstration. The coach and his players were waiting for such a response to approach the rest of the season with greater peace of mind.
This encounter also allowed certain players to make their mark. But the essential thing remains the collective victory and the manner of it. HBC Nantes seems to have turned the page and can now focus on their upcoming championship fixtures, with the ambition of continuing this positive momentum.
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Source: Ouest-France