Fréjus Var Volley defeated Rennes EC in straight sets 3-0 in the French Ligue B fixture on Saturday night at the Halle aux sports.
The straight-sets victory allowed Fréjus to maintain ground near the top of the division standings, while Rennes suffered a comprehensive road defeat after failing to capitalize on an early opening-set advantage.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Fréjus players Faganas and Foncanier contributed points in the match.
- Rennes outside hitters Cardin and Cohen featured in the match.
Fréjus Recovers to Win the First Set 27-25
The visiting side started the match with great intensity, taking a 9-2 lead after just seven minutes of play. Fréjus slowly chipped away at the deficit, bringing the score to 14-9 and forcing Rennes coach Frédéric Gibert to call a timeout.
The home side continued to push forward, eventually locking the score at 25-25 following a tense exchange of side-outs. Foncarnier then put Fréjus ahead with a sharp attack before Barbier sealed the opening set 27-25 with a decisive block.
Fréjus Takes Control in Set Two
Fréjus carried their momentum into the second frame, gradually taking command of the tempo as the home side established a 22-18 lead under pressure. Gibert attempted to rally his squad with another timeout, but the tactical adjustments failed to halt the hosts’ offensive rhythm.
Faganas secured the final points of the frame with his eleventh point of the night, closing out a 25-21 win for the hosts. The victory in the second frame cemented tactical control for the Var team.
The Closing Third Set
The third set showcased the full extent of Varoise control from the opening whistle. Fréjus established a 10-6 lead early on, prompting another unsuccessful timeout from Gibert as the score stretched to 14-8.
As the score reached 24-17, arena speaker Lolo encouraged the crowd to stand for match point. Barbier ended the match with another block.
“We’re a little frustrated because we started the match well,” Frédéric Gibert told Ouest-France.
“We knew that winning in Fréjus wouldn’t be easy. Our captain and opposite hitter wasn’t at his best, and everyone else was off their game, which made the difference. We let them have their way. We’ll try to bounce back quickly in our next home game against Cambrai,” Gibert added.
| Team | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fréjus Var Volley | 27 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| REC Volley (Rennes) | 25 | 21 | 17 | 0 |
Fréjus secured the victory 3 sets to 0 with set scores of 27-25, 25-21, and 25-17. Referees MM. Sawrei and Vermande officiated the fixture.
Fréjus utilized a roster featuring Faganas with 15 points, Foncanier with 11, Conré with 9, Barbier with 8, Da Silva with 6, and Mexson with 3, supported by libero Ghio Boudin under coach Loïc Geiler.
Rennes deployed a starting six of Cardin, Cohen, Gauchi, Guérin, Kone, and team captain Névot, with Cardin, Cohen, and Guérin each contributing 11 points under coach Frédéric Gibert.
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