Three goals or nothing! For regain the title of champion of France at Brest Bretagne Handball, Metz Handball must win with a difference of at least three goals, following a defeat (26-24) in the first leg in Finistère. A two-goal win could also be enough provided Brest don’t score more than 23 times.
Winning at home by three goals, Metz has systematically done so this season at the Arènes! But if there is a lesson to be learned from the first round, it is that what happened before is not to be forgotten, but to be put aside. The Dragonnes had a perfect regular season, but it guarantees no benefits accountant during this final.
Basically, losing the first leg doesn’t change much. Metz remains favorite, and such a gap can be reversed very quickly. Especially since, this time, the public will push the Messines. They have spent the last 48 hours easing the physical and emotional intensity, and are ready to go again. But distrust! The Brestoises, even diminished, remain a tough opponent, and are at the top of their confidence after their victory on Thursday.
Live the game live
Kick-off at the Arènes de Metz from 3:15 p.m. Match to live from 3 p.m. on France Bleu Lorraine with Thomas Lavaud