Will JS Cherbourg play in the elite of French handball next season? Answer this Sunday afternoon.
After their victory the day before in the semi-final against Pontault-Combault (34-28), the Mauves face Sélestat in the final, winner of Ivry (33-28).
This final match on Sunday (3:15 p.m.) will designate the “Champion of France” of Proligue and above all: the winner will move up to the Starligue, the elite of handball.
JS Cherbourg undefeated against Sélestat this season
The statistics and the results speak in favor of the Mauves: against the Bas-Rhin club, they have not lost this season with a draw in Alsace (23-23) on November 19, 2021 during the 10th day) and victory at Chantereyne (33-27) on March 4, 2022 during the 20th day.
Caution all the same. Fifth in the regular phase, Sélestat released Ivry during these play-offs, which nevertheless finished the championship in the lead.
Historic climb in sight
Second in the regular phase and second best attack in the championship, JS Cherbourg intends to validate its full season by winning this final.
The first Finale Four final in its history. And a victory that would be synonymous with a necessarily historic first climb into the handball elite for the Channel club.