Last night, Nice Volley-Ball lost 3 sets to 0 on Rennes’ court for the opening day of the championship. A failed start.
3 sets to 0. A decisive defeat for the team from Nice in Rennes with scores of 25-18, 25-21, 25-22. The Azurean club wanted to start the 2018-2019 season in the best way possible. Well, it didn’t happen. The team from Nice was defeated by Rennes, who were stronger in defense and more accurate in attack. Indeed, both teams had the same number of direct errors (18), but the Breton defense overshadowed the attack from Nice. And this, despite Robin Overbeeke’s 20 points.
A defeat indeed but …
The team from Nice leaves Brittany without winning a set and without scoring a point. Yes, but we can still be optimistic about the future of this team. With significant changes within the squad, we can expect a period of adaptation where players need to get to know each other and establish collective benchmarks.
Moreover, this year, the players will not have the pressure of relegation to the second division (no relegation this year). Coach Mladen Kasic’s men can therefore calmly continue working, but they should quickly score points if they aim to climb to the top of the table. It continues next Saturday in Montpellier for a second away game.
Pierre Ferrand
