The HAC have still not won in 2022. Their first four matches of the year ended in a defeat and three draws. The one brought back from Niort, this Saturday, has a bitter taste. Because the Ciels and Marines would undoubtedly have deserved better.
They indeed delivered a consistent match. Still as solid behind and more inspired in the game, in the wake of an untenable Boura in his left lane. But again, they didn’t score. The Havrais have scored only 22 goals in 23 days, a performance in total mismatch with their ambitions.
In Deux-Sèvres, Paul Le Guen’s men have nevertheless shown obvious signs of progress in offensive animation, the quality of their sequences, in collective expression in general. “We came across a very good team. Le Havre develops technical qualities well above average“, recognized Sébastien Desabre, the coach of the Chamois.
“I am very satisfied with the quality of our game. We are progressing in all areas, except in efficiency. Our first half should have allowed us to take the lead. We jostled them, we took the game on our account, but we did not materialize“, regretted Paul Le Guen.
Abline finds the post
The Le Havre have multiplied the centers, obtained many corners, struck thirteen times on goal. But each time, the Niortaise defense got away with it. With success, sometimes, especially on this attempt by Abline pushed back by the post (29th). On arrival, the HAC did not create a lot of clear chances. Neither did Niort, apart from a shot from Sissoko close to the post (69′).
Although in slow motion for a month (3 points out of 12 possible), the Ciels and Marines remain in ambush three points behind 5th place occupied by Auxerre. This slump from an accounting point of view is therefore not prohibitive.
I am more confident than two months ago. Paul LeGuen
But to really believe in a place in the play-offs, they will of course have to be much more efficient, but also find the path to success at the Stade Océane, where they have not won since October 23. And this from the reception of Bastia on Monday, February 14. “I remain convinced that we will manage to make a seriesprophesied Paul Le Guen. I am more confident than two months ago.“