Nantes neutralized in Chartres, Toulouse remains 4th

Nantes left points on the road at the Halle Jean-Cochet in Chartres during matchday 18 of the Liqui Moly Starligue, this Friday afternoon. Still in the race for first place, the Nantais (2nd) were caught by the Chartrains (28-28), now thirteenth. Aymeric Minne (4 goals, one assist) and his teammates are 4 points behind PSG, which travels to Montpellier (3rd) for the duel between two other great protagonists of the championship, on Sunday (4:00 p.m.).

To receive Dijon, Toulouse (4th) won 44 to 41 in an offensive festival. However, Toulouse had a better first half, at the end of which the Phoenix players led by five points (21-16). The Occitans consolidated their 4th place, qualifying for the next season of the European League (C2).

At home, Dunkirk returned to success after three consecutive defeats, winning 32-30 against Ivry despite the 12 pawns of center back Aymeric Zaepfel. Finally, Nîmes won at Pays d’Aix (29-26), while Créteil and Saran shared the points (31-31).