Yesterday, Cavigal hosted the players from Saint-Raphaël for the 15th day of the championship. The Niçois won (35-31), thus maintaining first place in the standings.
It was within the Pasteur Gymnasium that the Niçois maintained their first place in the standings. Although they were trailing at halftime, Cavigal’s players managed to turn the situation around in the second half. Captain Alexis Bon remained composed and found the right words to secure the home victory.
First half complicated for the Niçois
Just 38 seconds after kickoff, the Niçois were already in trouble. Kilian Bique Francisque was immediately penalized with a warning. The Raphaëlois took advantage and widened the gap in the early minutes. At the 21st minute, Saint-Raphaël VHB pulled ahead (9-15). Cavigal managed to react in time, narrowing the gap before halftime. Oscar Mainar Perez was on fire, and his two goals in 20 seconds reflected the strong motivation of the Niçois. At halftime, Cavigal was trailing (14-18).
A red and black second half
In just seven minutes, the Niçois equalized (20-20). The Raphaëlois held on and tried everything they could. The Cavigal players left no hope for their opponents. Saint-Raphaël VHB would never regain the lead in this match. Oscar Mainar Perez maintained his first-half motivation, truly leading Cavigal to victory. He was even the top scorer of this second half. The Niçois kept advancing, giving little hope to the visitors. The match ended with a score of (35-31).
