In the final stages of a season that may seem long due to limited stakes, Reims Volley 51 (secured 8th place) is playing until the end. In their last away match of the season on Friday night, which was part of the penultimate round of Ligue B, the Reims team overturned Cambrai, whose only goal was to secure a place in the insignificant top 5. Under these circumstances, both teams put on an enjoyable show. Without pressure, the Reims team, who started the game less effectively, managed to catch up in the middle of the match before feeling the effects of their efforts. But they showed that they deserved maybe a little better than an 8th place finish. Now, they look forward to the final celebration, at home, against the leader Royan.
FEUILLE DE MATCH
CAMBRAI 🏐 3-2 🏐 REIMS VOLLEY 51 (25-20, 25-23, 20-25, 22-25, 15-8)
ARBITRES: Frédéric Praud & Cédric Decorde
CAMBRAI 🏐: Rulkin, Mintrot – Rosler 5, Lalisse 17, Le Moal, Lengrand, Bolzani Silva 16, Velazquez, Brink 5, Pépin 20, Mbala, Saint-Pé, Taramini 2, Medeiros 18. Coach: Martin Demar
REIMS 🏐: Faure – Aya Dioko, Alleix 8, Brancier 7, Oumessad 11, Liot 3, Leray 18, Soualem 6, Thimalon, Luiz Henrique 22. Coach: Alexis Farjaudon
LE MATCH
In Cambrai, there was no room for mistakes against a higher-ranked team that was determined to finish well in front of their home crowd and secure a place in the Ligue B top 5. The goal was achieved for the Northerners, but the Reims team gave them a tough time. Less consistent, the Reims team quickly fell behind. As a result, the Northerners took the lead early on, without letting go, and thus secured the first set without drama. The following sets were more closely contested. Even though the Reims team was still dominated in the 2nd set, they pushed Cambrai to work hard, saving 3 set points.
Trailing 2-0, Alexis Farjaudon’s players continued to gain momentum. In the 3rd set where both teams traded blows, the Reims team accelerated towards the end of the set (19-19 then 20-25). Revitalized, Reims Volley 51 had a good spell by Amine Oumessad’s serving in the middle of the set to take the lead (13-14 then 16-22). Sufficient to force a tie-break despite a small scare when closing out the set. However, all the efforts made by the Reims team took a toll in the tie-break. Quickly falling behind, Yohan Leray’s teammates, once again crucial on Friday, ended up losing.
RESULTATS & CLASSEMENT
- France Avenir 🏐 1-3 🏐 Fréjus (25-20, 20-25, 21-25, 19-25)
- Chalon 🏐 0-3 🏐 Saint-Quentin (22-25, 20-25, 21-25)
- Grand Nancy 🏐 1-3 🏐 St-Jean d’Illac (25-21, 18-25, 19-25, 23-25)
- Cambrai 🏐 3-2 REIMS VOLLEY 51 (25-20, 25-23, 20-25, 22-25, 15-8)
- Rennes 🏐 10/05 Martigues
- 🏐 Royan 65pts
- Martigues 61pts
- St-Jean d’Illac 60pts
- St-Quentin 59pts
- Cambrai 53pts
- Grand Nancy 50pts
- Fréjus 45pts
- REIMS VOLLEY 35pts
- Rennes 17pts
- Chalon 15pts
- France Avenir 15pts
PROCHAIN MATCH
🏐 Royan vs. Ligue B (33e journée)
🗓 Friday, May 15, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 René Tys Complex, Reims
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