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A challenging week for the Isatis association saw setbacks in regional cup competitions alongside promising performances in league play, culminating in a crucial upcoming match against league-leading Cannes. The team is at a potential turning point, with this weekend’s games carrying significant weight for their season’s trajectory.
R1F Fall in Coupe Occitanie, Focus shifts to League Play
The Isatis’ R1F team suffered a 4-1 defeat against a strong Colomiers side in the round of 16 of the Coupe Occitanie. The match featured familiar faces,including Guillaume Balagué,a former coach of the D2F,and Marion Braunwart,who previously played for ASPTT Albi and scored a hat-trick for Colomiers.Despite the loss, the team must quickly refocus, with a derby match scheduled for next Sunday in Gaillac against a team yet to secure a point this season. A fortunate turn of events saw the U18F R1 team advance to the round of 16 of the same regional cup following the withdrawal of Union.
Flag Team Draws, Reserves Prepare for Cup Challenge
On the men’s side, the flag team secured a draw against Biars-Bretenoux, with Roman Calvo opening the scoring. The team will enjoy a weekend of rest next week. In contrast, the reserve team, after a strong performance, will compete for the reserves cup against Montauban.
Youth Teams Experience Mixed Fortunes
Results were varied across the youth levels. Team 3 achieved a 1-0 victory against the Graulhétoise reserve in a competitive match and will travel to Payrin-Rigautou next Saturday, aiming to advance in the Coupe du Tarn. The U17 R1 team also secured a 1-0 win against Gimont. However, the U14 R1 team faced a tough defeat, losing 4-0 to the JET, and the U19 Territoire team fell 6-1 to Onet.
Crucial Clash Looms Against League Leaders
Sunday’s match against Cannes at the Maurice-Rigaud stadium at 2:30 p.m. presents a significant challenge for Alain Bénédet’s players. The outcome could see the Isatis either close the gap to just one point behind the leaders or fall seven points behind, potentially jeopardizing their season. “This is a double-edged match,” a senior official stated, emphasizing the high stakes involved. The team will need to capitalize on their home advantage and deliver a strong performance to remain competitive in the league.
Here’s a breakdown answering the “Why, Who, What, and How” questions, based on the edited article:
Why: The Isatis are facing a pivotal weekend due to a combination of cup competition results and a crucial league match against the league leaders, Cannes. The outcome of these games will substantially impact their season’s trajectory.
Who: The key teams involved are the Isatis’ R1F team, the flag team, the reserve team, various youth teams (Team 3, U17 R1, U14 R1, U19 Territoire), and their upcoming opponent, Cannes. Key individuals mentioned include Guillaume Balagué, Marion Braunwart, and Roman Calvo. Alain Bénédet is the coach of the flag team.
What: The Isatis experienced mixed results this week.
