On Saturday, in Elite 2, Mâcon delivered a final of rare intensity against La Motte-Servolex. At the end of the different events, the two teams found themselves in perfect equality, 23 to 23, showing the extreme balance of the matches. It was necessary to resort to the tie-breaker, this decisive showdown between pointers and shooters.
Despite well-negotiated balls, the Mâcon team finally succumbed 2 to 0, in an always cruel exercise. A frustrating outcome as the title was decided on details, but it should not overshadow the main point: a remarkable season and a deserved promotion to Elite 1, the highest French division, starting next season.
Monaco too strong for Digoin
On Sunday, in National 1, Digoin faced a tough challenge against Monaco, a team composed of players with national and international titles. Despite a tough opposition, the Digoin players put up a brave and honorable performance thanks to a united team effort. Beaten 31 to 19, they were not discredited against a team superior on paper. Digoin can be proud of their performance.
This defeat does not tarnish Digoin’s exceptional journey. While the initial goal was maintenance, the club secured a historic qualification to the final and above all validated its promotion to Elite 2, a first in its history.
In the end, if the titles elude the two representatives, the weekend remains historic for Saône-et-Loire, with very high-level performances confirming the department’s growing presence on the national scene.
