All meetings
Some big surprises, some favourites confirming their current supremacy, some positions solidified, others weakened: the third day of the Judo Pro League delivered its verdict this Wednesday. Find out more, match by match!
Meetings :
OM Judo vs SGS Judo : 7-3
L'OM Judo created the big sensation of the evening by dominating a team of SGS Judo until then unbeaten. After a strong start and a first lead (3-0), the team-mates of Jolan Florimont made the difference after half-time, winning 4 consecutive bouts. With this victory, OM climb back up the table to 6th. Following the postponement of their match to Tuesday November 26, Marseille will be keeping a close eye on the results of Matchday 4, and will have their fate in their own hands the following week to complete this elimination phase and qualify for the quarter-finals. For the SGS JudoThe teammates of Kaila Issoufi follow up next week with a derby against neighbors Chilly Mazarinwho must win to qualify.
JC Chilly Mazarin Morangis vs Orléans Judo Loiret: 2-6
After an easy opening-day win over Dojo Nantaisthe first test for the formation of Maëlle Di Cintioand the test passed with flying colors! On the move to the JC Chilly Mazarin-Morangis, l'US Orleans Judo Loiret outrageously dominated the first half of the match, going into the locker room with a 4-0 lead. TheAnthony Rodriguez then managed their lead to win 6-2 with the offensive bonus point! After just 2 matches, the Loiret team is in a very good position to reach the quarter-finals. For their opponents of the evening, this defeat complicates their hopes of qualification. Currently 8th and last to qualify, the team-mates of Joan-Benjamin Gaba will have to prevail against SGS Judo or hope for a status quo at the bottom of the standings.
US Orléans moved a step closer to qualification with an important victory. - France Judo / Stéphane Bonnet
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Dojo Béglais vs Montpellier Judo Olympic: 4-5
At the end of the tightest encounter of the evening, the Montpellier Judo Olympic won a crucial victory in the race to qualify for the quarter-finals. Despite a solid lead from the start, the Montpellier-based team saw the judokas from Bègles make a spectacular comeback, but in the final fight, it's a certain Angel Gustanwho was crowned French champion 10 days ago, scored the winning point with a sublime ippon after a 5-second bout! The Héraultais are in 7th place and will travel to the lanterne rouge, le Dojo Nantaiswith all the cards in hand to reach their first quarter-final in Judo Pro League ! Barring a miracle, Bègles is eliminated from the Pro League.
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Dojo Nantais vs Judo Nice Métropole : 0-10
In a duel of extremes, the Judo Nice Métropole left their opponents in Nantes with nothing to play for. Already 10-0 winners against Dojo Béglais On Day 2, the reigning champion once again produced the perfect match, winning all the evening's bouts. Maxime Gobert, Léa Métrot, Rania Drid the team's leaders were out in force to assure Nice an easy victory. With 12 points out of a possible 12, the Judo Nice Métropole seems on course for a second title. The Nice franchise is guaranteed to welcome its opponent in the quarter-finals even before the final day.
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Normandie Judo vs Auxerre Judo : 2-7
We'll have to rely on Auxerre Judo among the favourites for overall victory! Well reinforced this year, Auxerre Judo continued his flawless form with a commanding victory over Normandie Judo. Led by William Cysique and Étienne DelvertThe Burgundy franchise prevailed in a low-scoring encounter to secure qualification and take sole possession of 2nd place in the standings. Athletes from Franck Party can already look ahead to the quarter-finals, even before the final match of the elimination phase, which will serve as a test against a bigger-calibre opponent.
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AM Asnières Judo 92 vs Judo des Hauts de France : 6-3
AM Asnières Judo 92 finally back on track! The Asnièrois team, twice beaten away from home, took advantage of their return home to get back to winning ways against the Judo des Hauts de Franceafter an easy first half, which saw 4 ippons and less than 15 minutes of effective play. The team-mates of Meriem Medjouri struck first on their return from the break through Tom Libertbefore moving on to the final battles. Perhaps a little too much? Asnières can regret not pocketing the offensive bonus point, missed for an ippon. In tenth place, Asnièrois will have to win next Wednesday against Orleans Judo Loiret to have any hope of reaching the quarters. A similar situation for Judo des Hauts de Francewho may have an easier task next week when they face off against Dojo Béglaisstill without a win this season.
Mériem Medjouri (ASN) won a crucial point for her team - © Thierry Albisetti / France Judo
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Juniville Marnaval Grand Est vs Flam 91: 7-3
This review began with a surprise, and ends with an equally big one. For the first meeting of Pro Leagueat home, the judokas of Juniville Marnaval Grand Est were able to count on an enthusiastic audience to overcome the Flam 91unbeaten until now. For the double Olympic medallist's return to competition Shirine Bouklijudokas from Great East played a nasty trick on the Essonniens, who were stunned by a stunning comeback from their evening opponents. Trailing 3-1, the partners of Cuban world champion Andy Grandawho discovered the Judo Pro LeagueThey have now won 6 consecutive matches to take 3 points that cannot be disputed. With this victory Juniville still have hope of qualifying for the quarter-finals, but the judokas will have to achieve an even greater feat: beating the defending champion from Nice in the final round of qualifying. A promising encounter!
