Despite good resistance, the Caen were logically inclined (28-31) and continue to sink. Cherbourg has earned his victory and is reviving.

Another missed opportunity for the Caen. Too irregular in the face of applied Cherbourgians, the Vikings remain scotched in the last place. The men of Nicolas Tricon, they put an end to a scare of 4 games and breathe a big blow.

Worried by the doubt, strained by the event, the Caen have experienced a difficult start. Cherbourg and his captain Manebard quickly jumped on the opportunity to plant the first banderilles (0-3, 5 ').

Fortunately for locals, Sacko and his left arm went into action to restore balance (3-3, 6 '). Caen had seen his defensive copy again, and was much more aggressive in this area. But on the other side of the field, it was very rough. Horvat regularly had the last word in his cages, while Cardinal concluded on fast play (5-8, 15 ') .The Naughty Manchois, driven by their noisy fans, had their hands on the derby and did not miss much offensively (Cardinal, Gunko). Thanks to 3 raging goals from a very good Rosier (5/6 at rest), Caen remained in the race but always rowing as much in attack (0/2 penalty, no goal at the wing and pivot).

The fluidity was clearly cherbourg, lucidity too. Horvat continued to shine. He even scored from his zone in a deserted Caen cage (11-16, 28 '). It took an unlikely goal Rosier (still him) not to start the suspense midway (12-16 at the break). The Vikings have collected the blunders in the recovery, like Vujovic and Sacko. Cherbourg did not benefit, missing two easy shots in empty cage. What he regretted immediately.

Because behind, Caen has emboldened and made an incredible comeback. Jacoby finally freed himself, Allais brought all his grinta. Cherbourg cashed in a terrible 6-1 and saw his opponent pass him for the first time in the match (19-18, 42 ') in a deafening atmosphere and an electrified Palace, a strong fight began. Both teams surrendered for a shot, making the outcome of the derby uncertain (20-20 then 23-23, 48 ').

At the edge of the break, the Manchois were able to react in time. Without panicking, they relied on their strongmen (Horvat, Cardinal, Gunko) to get some fresh air (24-27, 53 ') Caen had left too much rubber to come back again. He logically abandoned the derby to his neighbor, and continues his descent into hell

The match sheet:

CAEN HB - JS CHERBOURG: 28-31 (12-16).

Referees: MM. Klein and Rolland.

CAEN HB: Jacoby (6 shots on 23 shots of 0/1 pen.), Arsenic (4 shots on 17 shots of 1/2 shot) - Tomas (1/3), Sacko (3/6), Langevin (1 / 3 dt 0/1 pen.), Vujovic (3/7), Garcia (3/4), Corneil (1/2), Pleta (4/6 dt 1/2 pen.), Roopinia, Rosier (7 / 11), Allais (cap., 4/4), Rossi (0/1), Van Cauwenberghe, Creteau (1/2). Coach: Pascal Mahé.

JS CHERBOURG: Horvat (6 stops on 22 shots of 1/1 pen.), Busa (7 saves on 18 shots, dt 0/1 pen.) - Manebard (cap., 5/7), Larouche, Gunko (6 / 10), Conte-Prat, Vallet (1/2), Petricevic, Guillard (3/6), Curcic (3/4), Cardinal (8/11 dt 2/3 pen.), Clusel, Bordier (3/3 ), Christin, David (1/1). Coach: Nicolas Tricon.