If the Libournais currently have a 20-point lead over Jonzac Saint-Germain, it should not be believed that everything has been easy. “We have always remained humble and hardworking,” explains coach Roland Beka after the match against FC Loubésien. At the beginning of last season, I barely had a group and I told the president that if we stayed up, it would be a miracle. Over the weeks, the team strengthened, the guys learned to play together, and we went up. This year, we knew we had strengths and we wanted to move up because this club cannot stay at the lowest regional level with its infrastructure and history.”
A few more matches to go
The future is already being written from Sunday onwards and still in R3 for a few matches. “We have 17 wins and one draw, we want to continue being undefeated. Then, we want to recruit four to six players, but only guys who know the club, who have played here. In R2, it will be easier, but I don’t want players who ask how much the bonus is before getting to know us.”
On the side of Coteaux Libournais, smiles were found after the victory against Blanquefort (2-0). At the same time, Saint-André-de-Cubzac lost and now the Coteaux are back within five points of the lead.
On the other hand, Saint-Émilion does not appreciate the clubs from Niort and lost again (2-3), but qualified on Wednesday for the quarterfinals of the Gironde Cup by beating Médoc Atlantique 3-1.
