One delivery and one maintenance at the end of the National 2 season! US Granville went on to win 0-1 against Chauray to get out of the red zone where they have been for a long time. Granville also benefited from a defeat of Saumur, a direct competitor for maintenance.
This is what is called being a master of suspense, US Granville finally secured their place in National 2, the fourth level of French football, at the end of the ultimate day of the championship, thanks to their victory against Chauray (Deux-Sèvres) with a score of one goal to zero.
It was a penalty, converted by Mathis Cherchour in the 50th minute that gave the Manchois the victory, the only goal that secured the three points. But that was not enough, it was necessary that at the same time, Saumur, a direct competitor of Granville for maintenance, stumble. Done, at the same time as Granville secured the victory, Saumur succumbed to Bayonne (3-2).
For a long time in the relegation zone, especially in last place, the Granvillais capitalized on a very good second half of the season, with a series of nine consecutive matches without defeat to finish the season (three wins and six draws, the last defeat dating back to March 14). US Granville will be in the fourth division next season.
