If the match had been played in the stands of the Accor Arena it is without any problem that the Poinçonnet with its almost 400 supporters present would have won in the final of this Trophy Coupe de France (Coupe de France elite women’s amateur basketball ). But on the ground it is Monaco, leader of its National 1 group, which has assumed its status as favorite. The Monegasques, who in the league had largely won against the poinçonnoises this season, both outward and return (14 points difference in each meeting), further increased the bill in this Coupe de France trophy final. Final score, 69 to 50 for an uncontested victory for Monaco.
Physical challenge
Monaco Basket Association quickly took off in this final, with an 11-point lead at the end of the first quarter (20-9) and 17 points at half-time (40-23). The Monegasques relying on superior athletic qualities then managed their lead in the 2nd half. Among the poinçonnoises only 2 players have passed the 10 point mark: captain Grace Mbaikoua (12 points) as well as Amélie Guillon, too fair to worry the Monegasques in particular Souffrant and Durant, authors of 16 points each.
After the disappointment of this heavy defeat, the poinçonnoises, will at least be able to look with pride at the beautiful chapter in the history of their club which they have just closed in the setting of the Accor Arena.