VB Tours Believes in Final Win Over Montpellier
- CASTELNAU-LE-LEZ, France – Tours volleyball emerged victorious in a nail-biting semifinal match against Montpellier, clinching a 3-2 victory on Monday.
- Marcelo Fronckowiaks, Tours Interrainer: "The tension was palpable, and the situation delicate, but we maintained our composure.
- Antoine Pothron, Tours Receptionist-Attacker: "It's hard to process, given how far we came back.
Tours Volleyball Secures Thrilling Semifinal Victory Over Montpellier
CASTELNAU-LE-LEZ, France – Tours volleyball emerged victorious in a nail-biting semifinal match against Montpellier, clinching a 3-2 victory on Monday. The win propels Tours into the final round. Post-match reactions highlight the intensity and emotion of the contest.
Reactions from Tours Following the Win
Marcelo Fronckowiaks, Tours Interrainer: “The tension was palpable, and the situation delicate, but we maintained our composure. The team showed resilience after dropping the first set. I commend the players and staff, and thank the club for providing support in key positions. We are happy, but remain focused. We have a final too win, a title and Champions League qualification at stake.”
Antoine Pothron, Tours Receptionist-Attacker: “It’s hard to process, given how far we came back. We never gave up, always believing in ourselves. Montpellier faltered slightly at the end, and we capitalized. This victory is a huge relief, and well-deserved.”
Luca Ramon, Tours Libero: “We faced a setback on Friday, but the team responded well, putting it behind us and committing to the match. A 3-2 result felt inevitable. It came down to small details.It was a beautiful match, and we’re proud to have been a part of it.”
Ryan Sclater, Tours Point: “After a match like that, I feel drained, having experienced a full spectrum of emotions. It signifies that we gave everything we had.”
zeljko Coric, Tours Captain: “We demonstrated character, both individually and collectively. I commend the Montpellier players for an incredible semifinal series, from the first point to the last.”
Montpellier’s Perspective on the Loss
Loïc Le Marrec, Montpellier Coach: “This loss will be challenging to accept. We had opportunities to win, and to lose in that manner is devastating. Tours played valiantly, preventing us from gaining momentum. We tightened up in crucial moments. Though,I commend the team for fighting until the end.”
ezequiel Palacios, Montpellier Receneur-Attacker: “It’s tough to end the season this way. Though, I am proud of the team and my teammates.We gave our all and experienced an unusual journey. We will learn from this season.”
Tours President Looks Ahead
François Bruneau, Tours President: “I am immensely proud of the team and their accomplishments. Securing a match against Poitiers gives us the advantage of hosting the decisive final match.”
For Antoine Pothron, TVB has “always believed” there.
(Photopqr, Midi Libre)
Annaïck Underguy contributed to this report.