Initially, Saturday March 19, all matches from U14 to Seniors organized in Bourgogne Franche-Comté, had to respect a minute of applause, in the 24th minute of play, marking the 24th day of the war in Ukraine. A mark of support that is difficult for players and supporters to understand. Sunday, March 20, everyone applauded at the start of the matches.
A minute of applause at the start of the match FC Valdahon Vercel / FC Gueugnon
As during the meeting between two National 3 clubs, the FC Valdahon Vercel and FC Gueugnon. The match took place in Valdahon at 2:30 p.m. this Sunday, with a minute of applause as the players entered the field. Mathieu, the vice-president of the Valdahon Vercel club, also speaker of the match, wanted to explain the league’s approach.
“Our role is to explain the situation with simple words, also for our children, all our young categories, to give them the information”explains Matthew. “Every gesture can be important for these Ukrainian families who are going through very serious things today”, continues the vice-president of FC Valdahon Vercel. Matthew also asserts that all children of Ukrainian refugees will be welcome at the club if they wish.
Final score: 1-0 for FC Valdahon Vercel. A great performance for the Franche-Comté club, last in the N3 ranking.