Winners at Ailly-sur-Somme (3-1), while Abbeville fell to Nogent-sur-Oise, Portuguese Amiens did a good job at the weekend by extending their lead over third place to nine units now six games from the end of the season. Nevertheless, Benoît Sturbois continues to maintain a course of wisdom and humility. interview.
Benoît, this success allows you to continue your fun way to the top of the ranking …
exactly. We wanted to win to make up for the points we lost in San Nicolas. It was an opponent that was meant to be within our reach, but we saw that all the matches were complicated. It was again today (note: Sunday) against Eli. We weren’t really good, we’re technically below everything. Tactically, things weren’t to my liking. We must not hide behind absences in certain situations, I am thinking especially of the aspect level where it is difficult to replicate the situations. So we will keep the three points and our ability to bounce back after a more mixed result.
What is the power of a leader…
It is the strength of a truly confident team. When you can’t be beautiful, you have to try to be effective. Even if we had chances, we scored three goals. It’s a good comeback. We also have collusion that allows us to get the three points in this type of match. Now, even if it was a disgusting 1-0 (sic), I would have signed right away. I am satisfied with the cohesion and understanding in the group.
The small relaxation 3-0 is also a warning for the remaining matches to be played by the end of the season …
Yes, it’s my fault too. I guess I wasn’t very good with my speech at halftime. I also have to know how to keep them on their toes and I guess I just didn’t do it right. It’s up to me to question myself, even if the players also have to take on their responsibilities. I don’t know if this is relaxation or overconfidence, anyway, we have to be very careful. When the score is 3-0, it’s not harmful but we have to be careful with the next match in Montaire.
In your situation, couldn’t the targets be revised upwards, with the ambition of retaining first place until the end of the season?
Everyone will bear the consequences of their words. Personally, I do not go on offering myself, to take matches one by one, even if we look at what is happening around us. I’m still focused on the next match only. There are still six matches left and I’m not making any plans. Either way, winning is always good news for us.
What could block the machine?
blind trust! Starting with goals that are not ours. We’ve seen it against a team of Ailly’s that play on their values, with the means they have, and we’re far from being much higher than that. We really have to get back to work and above all be more efficient at Montataire, otherwise we will be very disappointed.
Do you feel the risk of ignition?
No, I don’t feel it at all. I dare hope it doesn’t and I’m here to watch the pills. Players are happy, but not fired up.
Interview by Roman Bacon
Portuguese Amiens – Elie: 3-1 (1-0)
Day 16 of Regional 2
Stade Michelet, Amiens
Referee: Mr. Legrand
Goals: Desbois (33º), Reynolds (50º, 57º) to Amine of Portugal; Bonneville (64′) for Ailly
Portuguese Amiens: Gningue – Wable, Ameur, Seguenebou, Ribeiro – Cupelle, Idez – Da Veiga (c.), Despois, Isambart – Reynold
Substitutes: Njamin, Bim, Sissi
Coach: Benoit Storbois
Image credits: Romain PECHON / Le 11 HDF
