Even if nothing is decided yet with regard to the two direct climbs in Ligue 2, it must be recognized that the results of the 25th day are rather favorable insofar as the Berri welcomes Laval, the current leader. Concarneau, the second, drew at Créteil (2-2) and Bourg-en-Bresse lost at St Brieuc (1-0). Clearly, the Berri footballers are 8 points from the Mayenne who are heading straight for accession. They are also 7 points from the second Concarneau and finally four points from the Annecy barrage and all this with one game less.
La Berrichonne can mark the spirits in case of success against the leader Laval
Is this Berri – Laval the last chance match? In other words, in the event of defeat, can the Castelroussins say goodbye to the rise in league 2. The answer is no. But a victory would be a very good move. “It’s not the game of the last chance because without playing we are four points from third. But nWe have an obligation of results if we want to achieve the objectives that are ours”underlines Castelroussin trainer Mathieu Chabert. One thing is certain, Laval is one hell of a customer. During this season, the Mayenne lived a series of eight straight away victories. A series which was interrupted two weeks ago on the lawn of Manceaux.
“When the public is behind us it feels” Mathieu Chabert the Berri coach
For this shock of the 25th day of the National Championship, at least 5,000 spectators are expected at the Gaston-Petit stadium. “When the public is behind us, frankly it feels. I remember the reception of Orleans, there were also people that day”, recalls Mathieu Chabert. Against the Orléanais, on November 19, the Castelroussins had won at home 4 goals to 1. This Berri – Laval has a particular flavor for these two teams which aspire to accession to Ligue 2.
In case of success only, if Laval wins, the Mayenne will have 11 points ahead of the Berri and four points on the second Concarneau. On the other hand, if the Berrichons have the good idea to impose themselves at home, they completely relaunch themselves in the race for accession. Mathieu Chabert’s players would come back at the same time to four points from the second Concarneau. And guess what, on Monday March 21, the Berri is moving to Concarneau!