Thomas Robinet in great shape and a castelroussine team which hardly left its opponent a chance. That’s what you need to remember from the Berri evening. For the 20th day of National, this Friday, February 4, the Indian club received Créteil on the lawn of the Gaston Petit stadium.
A pivotal match before the rest of the second part of the season. For the Berrichon coach, the objective was clear: “put your head back on the handlebars and pedal”. A match to revive, a match to create a positive dynamic with a view to the ambition of returning to Ligue 2 next season.
A spectacular first half
Berri players heard their coach’s call. Châteauroux created a chance in the 2nd minute and made it happen in the 15th minute with Ferris N’Goma’s first goal of the season. An opener quickly followed by the equalizer for Créteil, with a goal scored in the 36th minute by Alexis Araujo.
Immediate reaction from Chateauroux. Thomas Robinet scored his first goal of the game a few seconds later. And the top scorer from Castelroussin continued his momentum: he scored for the second time in the 44th minute. What to return to the locker room at half-time with a smile and full of confidence.
Second period: calmer, but controlled
After a spectacular first half, the Berrichonne of Châteauroux was more temperate in the second period. Without relaxing vigilance. Châteauroux managed to keep control of the game, continuing to put pressure on the Ile-de-France team.
Before the match, coach Mathieu Chabert’s instructions were clear: we still had to work, adjust the game. “We are both the team that gets the most out of the championship and at the same time the team that has the lowest success rate in the championship.“, indicated the Berri coach the day before the meeting. Message received by Thomas Robinet who illustrates himself once again. The Castelroussin striker scored a third goal and broke his record for goals in a season.
Perfect evening for the Berrichonne de Châteauroux, which allows her to revive and gain a few places in the provisional classification. She is now 6th in the National standings, with 33 points.
Next meeting for the Berri: Friday February 11 on the lawn of Saint-Brieuc.