The European tournament brought them a bit more confidence in themselves and a good estimation of their capabilities, which are up to the challenge. Even though the scores were not in favor of the women from Nice, the play of President Monnot’s young team matched the level of the top-tier teams they faced.
Now it’s time for the championship, which sees the confrontation of the two title contenders this weekend, with an advantage for Nice who beat Nancy 10/6 in the season’s opening match.
Richard Papazian: “Following their performance in the European Cup, they refuse to give up! Nancy is the reigning champion, they play at home, and they too come off a round in the European cup. The match will be tough but our girls are mentally and physically ready for this confrontation, and their motivation is limitless.”
Currently, with two games in hand against Nancy, the women from Nice are second in the standings and a victory at Nancy would ensure a playoff round in Nice.
The Nice squad:
– MIRY Anne-Gaelle
– FLICKINGER Lorie
– METAY Perrine
– DEMARTINES Sandra (captain)
– DEMARTINES Clio
– ALBERTO Emilie
– PIRAT Eugénie
– ARNOLD Marie Pierre
– LEFERT Elise
– WINSTANLEY Angela
– HORVATH Sara
– POPE Adelaïde
– MERLET Vanessa
