The atmosphere was boiled for the shock of Rugby Cahors – Bergerac, decisive in Federal 2. Wearing 1,800 supporters, “Heaven and Blue” gave a spectacular struggle, galvanized by an excellent popular courage. We followed the race from the kiosks, with some ardent supporters.
“Go Cahors!” The atmosphere is electric this Saturday at the Lucien Desprats stadium in Cahors. And for good reason: The federal rugby team played first place in the pool 7 against Bergerac. An important match that you should not miss. And this, the supporters understood it well, as they have been largely in number. Were 1,800 on the stands.
Among them, Gérard and Nelly Van Marle. Initially from the Paris region, they follow the “sky and white” for ten years and do not lose crumbs from their times. In motion or at home, they respond present. And this Saturday, he was on the court from 4:45 pm To follow the first match of Group B. It was at 6.30 pm that the team leader entered the stage. Kick -off given by French team coach, Fabien Garthié, child of Montgesty.
A Cadurcian team leading the first half
“Fifteen days ago, The match was not really terrible“, Gérard comments, so all the media is good to encourage Cadurciens, a banda continues the festive tunes, giving the pace to the songs and vibrating the gallery. But only in the event of testing!”, It has fun, what was not dry, after three minutes after the first race.
During the race, the Van Marle couple is concentrated and the field is very relaxed. “We are careful about the slightest thing,” says Nelly. A Cadurcian has received a yellow card and should come out for 10 minutes. “They will play 14 until the start of the second half,” says Nelly. And Gérard concludes: “This is where it is important not to let them signal but they are well defended.” At halftime, Cahors drives the game. 15-3. “Until then, all is well.
“If they could do this every Saturday, it will suit me!”
After ten minutes of break, the race continues. Supporters are still on boot blocks. Group B, which played just before, is definitely one of those who cry the most. Encouragement that players need to feel, since the second half starts in the wheels hats. Mathis da Silva, Portuguese InternationalNote a very nice test. He escapes along the key, trying to follow for himself before recovering and leveling in the end. “It was very beautiful! It’s to see such things we come to rugby!” He smiles Gérard, who stands to applaud, like the rest of the gallery. Ecstasy is in full swing.
Supporters do not have time to catch their breath that “sky and blue” repeat the achievement by pointing out again. “Two tests in two minutes! This should hurt Bergerac,” Nelly said. And it begins to smell well about Cadurciens, who, with their dynamics, still signal a test. B Players, still on the stands, start: “We’re with us.” Eight minutes from the end, the score shows 32-3. “We are more relaxed than at the beginning of the race! Bergerac still manages to point out a transformed test. Ten seconds from the end, we can leave them,” the passionate smiles.
A few seconds from the final whistle, Gérard concludes, the glittering eyes: “I was not very scared during this race. It was really incredible, we are very happy for them. Next step for “Sky and Blue”: The final stages. And they know that they will already be able to count on their loyal supporters to support them.
