Toulouse continues to prove it's in excellent form, this time achieving an expected but difficult victory over the last-place team, Plessis-Robinson. Just a week after their triumph over leader Chaumont, the "Spacers" once again demonstrated their class, despite momentary fluctuations.
Strong start and a dip in the second set
Toulouse started confidently, relying on stable serving, especially from Guil, who created serious problems for the opponent's reception. A series of good plays led to a quick lead (7-5 to 7-12), and at the end of the set, Feral's attacks were decisive for the emphatic 25-18 success.
In the second set, the visitors struggled - the serve lost its sharpness, and team leader Feral started to take too many risks. Plessis-Robinson took advantage of this, stabilized their game, and with an ace from Platax, managed to equalize the sets - 25-23.
Control to the end
The third game was also contested (16-17), but two consecutive aces from Feral, followed by stable serving from Picard, gave Toulouse the advantage (19-25). In the decisive fourth set, the scenario repeated - Toulouse imposed its will, and Feral closed the match with a total of 25 points. Michel also made an excellent contribution from the bench, helping in key moments (11-11, 19-25).
Thus, the "Spacers" achieved their seventh victory in their last nine matches and took another step towards the playoffs. Their next match against Narbonne will be crucial for their secure place in the Top 8.
Final score:
Plessis-Robinson - Toulouse 1-3 (18-25, 25-23, 19-25, 19-25)
Duration:1 hour and 53 minutes
Referees:Cara and Raget
Spectators:Approximately 800 people
🔹Plessis-Robinson:53/116 attacks, 7 aces, 5 blocks, 33 unforced errors
🔹Toulouse:49/95 attacks, 9 aces, 14 blocks, 21 unforced errors
Top scorers:
🏐Toulouse:Feral (25 pts), Picard (11 pts), Duthoit (11 pts)
🏐Plessis-Robinson:Ponsin (17 pts), Molina (14 pts), Platacis (10 pts)
