The race for fifth place between Issy Paris and Nice has the winner dreaming of a spot in Europe for the 2018-19 season.
Indeed, while the fifth place does not directly qualify for the EHF Cup, it has allowed its holders in previous seasons to apply for a wild card from the European authorities, who have accepted the last submissions from LFH clubs (Nantes, Dijon).
The hope of playing on the European stage is therefore still very much alive for OGCN, provided they finish in the Top 5 at the end of the 2017-18 season.
Nice and Issy Paris will meet tomorrow evening for the first round, which will take place on the Cรดte d’Azur.
The Niรงoises have a score to settle with the Franciliennes, who deprived them of third place in the regular season during the final episode (a 26-27 defeat).
Before traveling to the Paris region to play the decisive match, the Aiglonnes need to score points at home and will need to perform well against the Lionesses, who are determined to take the lead away from home.
The discussions promise to be very lively, and there’s no doubt that this first round will deliver its share of twists and turns.
