After two consecutive victories against Asnières and Harnes, Nice was eager to continue its good streak against Orange, last night at its Gianmarchi-Palmeira hall, opening the 8th day of the Ligue B.
However, it was a close call for the Azuréens who almost lost at home. After winning the first two sets, the visitors eventually cracked, losing in five sets (24-26, 19-25, 25-19, 25-21, 22-20).
A success that allows NVB to temporarily climb to fourth place. Meanwhile, ASON occupies the 7th rank.
Traumatized by losing the first set due to simple errors, Mladen Kasic’s players played the second set “terribly” – as the coach willingly noted – before getting back into the match by winning the third and fourth sets under the leadership of an imperious Mitrovic.
The tie-break was played point by point, with incredible twists (11-9 for Nice and then 14-11 for their opponents).
Back to parity and after a probable referee error that prevented the visitors from winning the match, Nice benefited from two errors by Tupchii to secure the win and tally the two victory points.
Finally, Mladen Kasic’s men were rewarded for their tenacity and the merit of not giving up even when the situation seemed desperate.
A third victory that feels good and confirms the potential of this team, which must not fear opponents but learn to be confident in itself.
