All meetings
The elimination rounds of the Judo Pro League have delivered their verdict for many of the teams involved. We now officially know 7 of the semi-finalists ahead of the last two matches, which take place next week.
Meetings :
Normandie Judo vs Flam 91: 2-6
Defeated at Juniville last week, Flam 91's Shirine Boukli secured her qualification with a victory in Normandy. The Olympic medallist, back in the competition, got her team-mates off to a perfect start. Despite a commendable performance, the Florent Urani could do nothing against the team from Essonne. Officially qualified, Flam 91 is now awaiting the result of the OM - Auxerre match to find out whether it will play its quarter-final at home or away. For Normandie Judo, it will take a miracle to snatch the 8ᵉ place from Chilly.
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Dojo Nantais vs Montpellier Judo Olympic: 4-5
Bis repetita! Already hero of Montpellier Judo Olympic (MJO) last week, Angel Gustan once again secured the decisive point for his team with a sublime Ko-Soto-Gake. The MJO wins its 3ᵉ encounter and secures its first qualification for the quarter-finals of the Judo Pro League! Despite the defeat, the Nantes Dojo ends its competition on a positive note with an interesting performance.
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Dojo Béglais vs Judo des Hauts de France : 5-3
Already eliminated, the Dojo Béglais gave its fans a fitting end to this 2024 edition of the Judo Pro League with its first win over Judo des Hauts de France (HDF). Trailing 3-2, Les Béglais came from behind to win 3 of the last 4 bouts. For the Nordic franchise, who still had a slim hope of qualifying, the Judo Pro League 2024 also comes to an end in the elimination stages.
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Juniville Marnaval Grand Est vs Judo Nice Métropole : 4-5
Undefeated! Visit Judo Nice Métropole secured first place in its elimination phases after a 4ᵉ victory in 4 games against a team from Juniville Marnaval Grand Est deserving. After getting off to a flying start (4-1 after 6 bouts), Les Niçois still had to work hard against Andy Granda and his team-mates, who put up tough resistance to the defending champions. Despite a prestigious victory and some convincing performances, Juniville's journey to the knockout stages came to an end for the first time.
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AM Asnières Judo 92 vs US Orléans Judo Loiret : 3-6
L'AM Asnières Judo 92 will not see out the quarter-finals. Last year's semi-finalists, who had to win to qualify after a tricky start to the competition, lost to a team fromOrleans who nevertheless presented 8 to the Teddy Riner Arena. The suspense was short-lived in this match: the Orléanais were already leading 4-0 at half-time. This was their 3rd win in a row and consolidates their 2ᵉ place before facing Normandie Judo next week.
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JC Chilly Mazarin-Morangis vs SGS Judo: 3-4
In another Essonne derby, the SGS Judo has overtaken the JC Chilly Mazarin-Morangis. After last week's disappointment in Marseille, the team-mates of Quentin Joubert needed the decisive fight and victory of the reigning French -100 kg champion to secure a win that would allow them to host their quarter-final. JC Chilly Mazarin-Morangis, 8ᵉ before the 4ᵉ day and in great danger in the event of defeat, finally benefited from the defeats of Juniville and Asnières to keep this last qualifying place. Barring an incredible turn of events, the team-mates of Joan-Benjamin Gaba will see the quarter-finals.
