Longueau Hosts Vésinet St-Germain Croissy in Nationale 3 Volley Clash
The Longueau Amiens Métropole Volley-Ball women’s team will face Vésinet St-Germain Croissy at home this Sunday in the fifth round of the Nationale 3 championship, looking to preserve their undefeated record on their home court. The match is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Gymnase Pellerin in Longueau.
Match Context and Standings
Longueau enters the fixture in sixth place with six points, while Vésinet St-Germain Croissy sits fourth in the standings with nine points. The hosts are aiming to bounce back from a heavy defeat against the pool leaders last week. Florian Boyenval stated that his players have maintained confidence despite the setback, noting that the early-season standings remain tight and homogeneous. The team’s primary objective is to climb out of the middle of the table and into the upper tier of the division. Florian Boyenval added that the opponents remain within reach. Furthermore, the coach pointed out that the standings serve merely as an indicator since results fluctuate with unexpected victories and defeats across the division.
Tactical Adjustments and Coaching Strategy
Following a previous match against Harnes, Boyenval identified the need for his squad to better master and respond to opponent aggression. Training sessions this week have targeted specific areas for improvement, particularly service-reception and the relationship between setters and attackers. Boyenval emphasized a desire for a diversified playing style to catch opponents off guard while keeping pressure manageable for his players. “We know we want to win each match. I’m not putting extra pressure by saying we absolutely must go get all three points. We play, we have fun, we develop our game,” Boyenval said. He also affirmed that neither he nor the team had lost confidence following the previous week’s heavy loss.
The Impact of Home Support
Longueau has dropped only a single set across their first two home matches of the season, defending an undefeated record at the Gymnase Pellerin. Boyenval highlighted the tangible value of the local supporters in creating a difficult environment for visiting teams. “Rester invaincues à domicile, on y tient avec le public qu’on a. On est bien soutenues, c’est toujours une motivation supplémentaire,” Boyenval said. The team aims to reward that attendance with another strong performance on Sunday.
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