At two days from the end of its season, CAC must chain a second consecutive victory to continue to believe in its destiny, and a new lease in Federal 1.
Grenade sports-CA Castelsarrasin, Sunday, at 3:30 PM, at Grenade (stade Jm Fages). Referees: Mr. Philippe Soupre, assisted by MM. Mathieu Revellat, and Laurent Delmon. The Espoirs fédéraux as curtain-raisers at 1:45 PM. Referee: Mr. Jean-Marc Ogrodowczyk Montels.
We have reached the final stretch of the season, the one leading to the home straight. No one has the right to make mistakes; neither those who wish to secure their ticket for the finals, nor those who play to avoid relegation. This weekend, we have a clash where we find the two categories of teams: Castelsarrasin, known for their incredible comeback since mid-February to continue playing in Federal 1 next season, and Grenade, currently 7th in the pool, 5 points away from qualification. This one, having the advantage of playing at home, plays to win while its direct competitor, Céret, will have the tough task of playing away). Analyzing the statistics, regardless of the current standings, Grenade is on a sad streak with only one win in five matches, while CAC has two including a bonus point. In their last three home matches, the Haut-Garonnais suffered two defeats, one of them against TOEC-TOAC FCT. The results dynamic is therefore slightly in favor of the visitors, balancing the debates this Sunday afternoon.
In an ideal world, CAC must also hope for a slip-up by Saverdun and Castelnaudary, but above all, they must win to “stay alive” and even get a bonus point to start to glimpse a possibility of scooping up the tenth place under the noses of these two teams.
Objective final against Saint-Sulpice
For the past three matches, the players have told themselves that they have nothing to lose anymore and that, if they fall, they must play the matches while enjoying themselves. They said it and the idea materialized on the field with the results we now know. It is undoubtedly the same state of mind, combined with solidarity, the desire to devour the 80 minutes of the game, that will allow them to earn a final in a fortnight against Saint-Sulpice-sur-Lèze. Today, it is therefore a sort of semi-final. Surely all CAC supporters are eager to blow on the glowing embers that were reignited at the end of February so that a flame that was thought extinguished may finally rekindle, a flame that will then have the opportunity to ignite Alary by mid-April. We want to believe on the side of Castelsarrasin, we want this unattainable dream to become a reality, we want the stars to align at last and the smiles to erase the tears of February 8. They can do it, so allow us to dream, Gentlemen of Castelsarrasin.
Line-up: Ricard; Rioualen, Bertrand, Volembini, Blat; (o) Salut, (m) Garrigues; Julia, Clamens, Lartigue; Chafei, Giry; Limouzin, Chadourne, Turano. Substitutes: Devisme, Atia, Attia, Le Nadant, Causse, Fondoux, Boscari, Pupunat-Loubety.
