Juventus de Papus-Mazamet, dim. 3 p.m. We take the same and we start again. Mazamet has strengthened its reserve team that has been promoted to D1 but the R2 group is unchanged. The group is, however, very tough with four teams coming down from R1 and a promoted team with a long tooth. The first trip sends them to Toulouse to face Papus’ Juventus. The Toulousains had a great start to the season last year before going downhill in the second half. They finished in the middle of the table just behind the Mazametains. Like any Toulouse team, you never know what you’re going to come across because there are so many player movements in these clubs. As coach Escalier says: “This is the year of confirmation for us and it’s certainly not the easiest.” We’ll have a first indication on Sunday evening.
Grisolles – Saint-Juéry, dem. 8 p.m. Saint-Juéry has bet on stability with a few changes but no major upheavals. The staff is back for a season and Mikaël Bertrand hopes to confirm the good intentions seen last year. The season starts with a complicated trip to Grisolles. A club used to the R2 jousts and always difficult to maneuver at home.
L’Union/Saint-Jeau II – Saint-Sulpice, start at 7 p.m. The off-season has been eventful at Saint-Sulpice with the arrival of Charef Charouf as head coach accompanied by many players. Many will discover R2 and it is therefore with a certain apprehension that the season begins. All the more so when we play the reserve team of L’Union/Saint-Jean. A team that promises to be formidable, especially at the start of the season. Regardless, the new coach who arrives from Colomiers is confident: “We worked hard, the players adhere to a new playing philosophy and I am excited by this new challenge.” Assisted by Pascal Saint-Arroman, previously reserve coach, he has committed to a project and wants to settle permanently at Saint-Sulpice. The most difficult thing today is to find team cohesion and make choices “there are so many players in training” says the new coach.
French Football Returns: A Preview of the Upcoming R2 Matches
The wait is finally over, and French football is back in action! As the new season kicks off, the R2 league is set to witness an exciting array of matches, with teams eager to make their mark and climb the ranks. In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive preview of the upcoming R2 matches, focusing on three key encounters that promise to be thrilling and unpredictable.
Juventus de Papus-Mazamet: A Tough Opening Fixture
The first match of the season takes us to Toulouse, where Juventus de Papus will host Mazamet in a highly anticipated encounter. Mazamet’s reserve team has been promoted to D1, but their R2 group remains unchanged, with four teams relegated from R1 and a promoted team with extensive experience. This promises to be a challenging opener for Mazamet, who will need to be at their best to overcome the Toulousains.
Coach Escalier has already sounded the alarm, acknowledging that this season will be a year of confirmation for his team. With Papus-Mazamet’s strong start to last season, which eventually fizzled out in the second half, this match promises to be a closely contested affair. Will Mazamet be able to overcome the Toulouse team and start their season on a positive note?
Grisolles – Saint-Juéry: A Battle of Stability
In the second match, Saint-Juéry travels to Grisolles, a club renowned for its toughness in R2 jousts. Saint-Juéry has opted for stability, with minimal changes to their squad, and coach Mikaël Bertrand will be hoping to build on the good intentions shown last season. However, Grisolles is not a team to be underestimated, especially on their home turf.
Saint-Juéry will need to be at the top of their game to overcome the hosts, who have a reputation for being difficult to maneuver against. This match promises to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams eager to start their season on a winning note.
L’Union/Saint-Jeau II – Saint-Sulpice: A Baptism by Fire
In the final match of our preview, Saint-Sulpice travels to face L’Union/Saint-Jeau II in a match that promises to be a baptism by fire for the newcomers. The off-season has been eventful for Saint-Sulpice, with the arrival of Charef Charouf as head coach, accompanied by a slew of new players. Many of these players will be experiencing R2 for the first time, and it’s with a sense of apprehension that the season begins.
Their opponents, L’Union/Saint-Jeau II, promise to be a formidable force, especially at the start of the season. Saint-Sulpice will need to be at their best to overcome the reserve team, who will be looking to make a statement in their opening match.
Conclusion
The upcoming R2 matches promise to be an exciting and unpredictable start to the new season. With teams eager to make their mark and climb the ranks, every match counts, and this weekend’s encounters are no exception. Will Mazamet be able to overcome Papus-Mazamet and start their season on a winning note? Can Saint-Juéry overcome the tough Grisolles and build on last season’s momentum? And will Saint-Sulpice be able to navigate the challenges of R2 with their new squad?
One thing is certain – this weekend’s matches promise to be thrilling and entertaining, and we can’t wait to see how they unfold.
Keyword List:
R2 league
French football
Juventus de Papus-Mazamet
Mazamet
Grisolles
Saint-Juéry
L’Union/Saint-Jeau II
Saint-Sulpice
Charef Charouf
Mikaël Bertrand
* Coach Escalier
