Metz Handball did not miss the opportunity at home against OGC Nice. In front of their fans, the Dragonnes dominated the game against a Nice team that struggled to contain the opposing attacks.
Led by Ana Gros, who had an outstanding performance, the Lorraine team stayed ahead for the entire match, giving little hope of a comeback to the Aiglonnes (15-11 at halftime).
Relying on a solid defensive foundation, perfectly supported by an effective Laura Glauser on her line, the Metz team managed to thwart the Nice offensives.
Despite tireless determination from Ehsan Abdelmalek and her teammates, the visitors failed to stop the opposing force and were too imprecise to hope for a comeback (21-16 at the 46-minute mark).
Serious and focused, Emmanuel Mayonnade’s protégés expertly controlled the end of the match to secure a decisive 28 to 20 victory.
Metz HB will face Fleury Loiret in the championship playoffs final, for a double confrontation that promises to be thrilling.
For the Aiglonnes, it is the end of a season that ultimately did not live up to their ambitions and expectations.
