Pau-Billère wins crucial match

Pau-Billère secured a narrow 37-35 victory over Limoges in the Coupe de France handball match, marking a key win in their campaign. The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams showing strong defensive and offensive performances.

First half sets the tone

The first quarter saw a balanced exchange between Pau-Billère and Limoges, with both goalkeepers playing a pivotal role in keeping the game close. The attack focused on the central sector, and Pau-Billère took control just before halftime after capitalizing on turnovers by Limoges.

Second half sees intense competition

After halftime, neither team was able to establish a clear lead, with each scoring goal in response to the other. Kalim Zahaf's crucial interventions, especially on a shot by Andrea Parisini, proved decisive in the eventual victory for Pau-Billère.

Chartres advances with strong performance

C'Chartres Métropole Handball defeated Valence 30-32 in a hard-fought match. Chartres started strong and built a halftime lead, but Valence fought back with effective counterattacks, ultimately closing the gap and securing a narrow win.

Cesson-Rennes wins in dramatic finish

In the final match of the evening, Cesson-Rennes edged out Tremblay 31-32 in a tightly contested game. The Bretons took an early lead and maintained it for most of the match, but Tremblay made a late push that nearly overturned the result.

Key player shines in Cesson-Rennes win

Gabriel Sculo was in excellent form for Cesson-Rennes, scoring 8 goals and contributing 89% of the team's scoring efforts. His performance, along with a crucial goal by Michal Baran, helped secure the narrow victory for Cesson-Rennes.