Flume-Ille Badminton Aims for Top 12 Berth in National Interclub season Finale
PACÉ, France (AP) — The Flume-ille Badminton (FIB) team is one victory away from securing a crucial position in the national interclub playoffs, with the season culminating this Saturday, April 19. Simultaneously occurring, other regional teams face relegation battles and uphill climbs for promotion.
Crucial Match for Top 12 playoff Spot
Flume-Ille Badminton (FIB) is currently tied for first place in N1 Group 2 with Talence. Though, with Talence ineligible for Top 12 contention, FIB’s path is clear if they win their final match against Béthune. Team captain Carla Dubois emphasizes the importance of a victory: “A win is critically important for hosting the Top 12 access playoffs. We won 5-3 in the first leg in the North, and we hope to do at least as well at home. We are favored in this final match of the regular season and we’re counting on public support.” The match will be held at the Cornouaille hall in Pacé.
N3 Teams Face Uphill Battles
The FIB’s second team faces Trégunc in N3. While mathematically, the reserve team, currently third with 36 points, could overtake Quimperlé (38 points) and Brest (37 points), it is indeed unlikely, as Quimperlé plays the last-place team, Orvault at home.
Another team, Saint-Jacques 2, faces a high probability of relegation from the same N3 Group 7 when they travel to face Brest. Captain François Menuge acknowledges the arduous situation: “We cannot escape fifth place. But if we want a chance to be reprieved, we must win in Brest. Then, we will have to await potential withdrawals from the National division to know if we will return to N3 next season.”
Saint-Jacques Aims for Promotion Amidst Complex Scenarios
The Saint-Jacques first team in N2 faces a complex promotion scenario. With Cholet 2 ineligible for promotion (their main team plays in Top 12), Alençon currently holds a two-point lead over Saint-Jacques. To have a chance of surpassing Alençon,the Saint-Jacques team must defeat Guichen 2,already relegated,and hope that Alençon falters against Rostrenen 2. François Menuge is realistic: “This is not the most probable scenario, especially since Rostrenen no longer has anything to play for, and will probably not field their best team.”
Given FIB is tied for first but their competitor is ineligible, what specifically does FIB need to do in their final match against Béthune to guarantee a Top 12 playoff berth?
Flume-Ille Badminton Aims for Top 12 Berth in National Interclub Season Finale: Q&A
Hear’s a breakdown of what the Flume-Ille Badminton team (FIB) and othre teams are facing in the upcoming interclub badminton season finale:
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the “Top 12” playoff and why is it crucial?
- The Top 12 is the championship playoff for the best badminton teams in France. Reaching it,for a team like FIB,signifies elite status and the chance to compete for the national title. Hosting the playoffs at home (which a win secures for FIB) gives them a significant advantage with fan support.
- Who is FIB’s main competition?
- In their group (N1 Group 2), FIB is currently tied for first with Talence. However, Talence is ineligible for the top 12, making FIB’s path to the playoffs clearer if they win their final match.
- Who is FIB playing in their final match?
- FIB plays against Béthune in their final match of the regular season. FIB won their first leg match 5-3, and they hope to replicate that result at home.
- Where and when will the match be held?
- The match will be held at the Cornouaille hall in pacé this Saturday, April 19th.
- What is happening with FIB’s second team (N3)?
- FIB’s second team is in N3 and faces Trégunc. They are currently third, with a slim chance of overtaking Quimperlé to advance, but it’s unlikely due to Quimperlé’s favorable match-up.
- what are the relegation battles?
- Saint-Jacques 2 in N3 group 7 faces relegation.They need a win against brest and than hope for withdrawals from higher divisions to get a reprieve. Saint-Jacques first team in N2 faces a complex promotion scenario.They need a win against Guichen 2, and hope that their competitor, Alençon, loses their match.
Stay tuned this Saturday to see if Flume-Ille Badminton can secure their spot in the Top 12 playoffs!
