Assured of maintaining their position, the Montalbanais thought they were already on vacation. Except they are now forced to play a match again this Saturday evening in the Landes. Explanation.
Réal chalossais-Montauban basketball club, Saturday, at 8 p.m., at Hauriet. Referees: Mr. Mathieu Bourette, and Anthony Jacquier.
The Tarn-et-Garonnais sincerely thought they were on vacation, assured of maintaining their position. However, not everyone is, as the match against Réal chalossais must be replayed this Saturday evening in its entirety. On April 11, the Montalbanais decided to leave the field after hearing what they believed to be monkey chants towards one of their players. A match that will never resume. Initially, the French Federation was going to award zero points to both teams. The Landais successfully appealed: “Our club is pleased that the decision made in the first instance, which led to our sanctions, has been overturned, as per our request. The removal of all sporting sanctions relieves us as much as it obliges us. We will receive the Montauban club in a serene, respectful, and peaceful atmosphere,” explained Réal chalossais in a statement. A crucial match for the Landais who could secure their position with a victory.
Avoiding Trouble
If satisfaction reigns among the Landais, it is different on the MBC side: “We take note of this decision. Learning this news during Ascension week is complicated. We requested a postponement of the match but Réal chalossais refused,” explained Jean-Charles Pidou, the president of MBC. A trip that the Tarn-et-Garonnais should make without their key players, as coach Cédric Fau and many players will not be available. “We will make do with what we have. I will be on the bench coaching the team and we will bring those who are available, plus players from the second team and U18s. We are well aware that we have no chance against a team fighting for survival, but we are going to try to get the losing point,” insists Jean-Charles Pidou. A forfeit from the Tarn-et-Garonnais would have had more negative effects. “We are not willing to risk trouble,” concludes the now president-coach.
