It was by finishing in third place in the Ligue 2 2006/2007 season (19 wins, 13 draws, and 6 losses) that the Strasbourgeois secured promotion to play this year in the elite of French football, edging Amiens by just one point. But one point is all it takes, and Jean-Marc Furlan’s men kicked off the Ligue 1 season against one of its heavyweights, Olympique de Marseille. A draw (0-0) that ultimately satisfied everyone, during which Racing Club de Strasbourg showcased a promising offensive front with Mouloungui, Renteria, and Fanchone at the forefront.
The surprise departure of Jean-Pierre Papin seems to have been well absorbed by the club and the players, and the Alsatians will travel Saturday to the Côte d’Azur, where they have rarely succeeded, as one must go back to the 1994/95 season to find a winning trace for Strasbourg (3-4).
On the Nice side, the short Normandy defeat is consigned to the category of bad memories, and there is no doubt that the Antonetti-style commando is well-prepared for this first meeting with their faithful supporters who should be numerous, ready to indulge in the excitement of a Saturday night in the stands of Ray, which should be well-filled and might even offer an original spectacle among the popular sections.
On the field, Apam, Diakité, and Echouafni have served their suspension match, and Rool seems well-recovered from his injury, having even played almost an hour in Caen. Thus, Frédéric Antonetti should be able to field a full team, having little to criticize in his players’ mindset in the last match.
The date is set for Saturday night for the eaglets, who hope to overturn Alsace before taking on Lorraine a few days later (16/08), facing Nancy on their home turf.
For this match, tickets are on sale at:
- Carrefour, Fnac, Géant, Auchan, Virgin, Palais Nikaia, Galeries Lafayette Cap 3000 stores
- Official store Rue lépante and Supporters’ Club
- Cagnes Sur Mer Post Office
- By phone: 0892 692 192 (€0.34/min) or 0892 390 100 (€0.34/min)
- Online: www.carrefourspectacles.com and www.ticketnet.fr
- At the Stadium on Friday, August 10, from 10 am-6 pm and Saturday, August 11, starting at 10 am
Prices:
Presidential: €33
Honors: €20
South First: €17
North First: Visitors Section
Upper Second: €12
Lower Second: €8
Popular: Sold out (subscribers)
Half-price for children under 12
Free for children under 8
Information: 0892 70 21 06 (€0.34/min)
