It’s undoubtedly the exclamation that best sums up this second weekend of semifinals.
In Veyrassy
Montpellier, at home, is almost unbeatable. On Saturday, the third game only confirmed this impression: a win with a ten-point lead. Like the first weekend, the Boucaniers never found the weapons to counter the energized Barracudas.
Of course, the absence of Matéo Pierre, a key catcher, and Pablo Ossandon, the head coach, during the first two games in La Rochelle could have led to an explanation. But reducing the gap to two individuals would be to forget the essential: this season, Montpellier is strong, very strong. Sure, powerful, consistent… and La Rochelle is eliminated.
In Pierre-Rolland
In Rouen, the scenario seemed written in advance, and Toulouse knew it well. The expected comeback from the Huskies had nothing of an insurmountable mountain, but rather a steep hill within their reach. The advantages were on their side: playing at home, forcing the Toulousains to cross France in a complicated transportation context, and above all, capitalizing on a much superior pitching depth.
The calculation was simple: win the first two games, and the third should logically fall into their lap. On paper, this Saturday was already programmed for Rouen. Toulouse could hope for its wild card on Sunday morning, but the Huskies left no opening. Too strong, they too, over the entire weekend.
What’s next? A detailed review of these semifinals, before a complete overview of the forces at play between the two best of the regular season who meet for the grand final starting in Rouen on September 6.
👉 And don’t forget the game-contest: you have until Friday, September 5, midnight to participate!
