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Summary of yesterday's match by the local press: National : VA les bras levés, contre vents et marées - La Voix du Nord

Back from the stadium. Well, a 1-0 victory, but it wasn't the match of the year tonight... There's still a lot of work to be done, and it will be a long and difficult road before the team is in top form... We'll sleep well tonight! Come on VA!

The coach says that the current situation is complicated, but that if the supporters do not back the team, it will not help them to potentially win the match... It is up to the players to get the crowd going tonight from the kick-off! A goal in the opening minutes would be very good news!

VAFC : « Le stade n’est pas construit sur un cimetière », esprit de la gagne, es-tu là ? - La Voix du Nord

Otherwise, friends, today is match day for Valenciennes, who are hosting Paris 13 Atletico at the Stade du Hainaut. Suffice to say that tonight, victory is a must, and of course, if possible, in style. It's going to be a strange match tonight with a possible supporters' strike and a team that is also lacking in confidence. I would say that tonight is a turning point in the season. Will the team regain its pride? Or will it continue to be plagued by doubts? We'll find out tonight! Kick-off is at the usual time of 7.30 pm French time. The link to the match is below: Here is today's press review.

It doesn't matter to me that chairman Dirk isn't often in Valenciennes. I know we have a dedicated and competent CEO named Yoann Godin, and I have complete confidence in him. As for the former owner, I wouldn't presume to comment. He is now far removed from the club, and that's fine.

I wasn't very keen to reply to you, but I'll do it today. I'll remain courteous and respectful, at least for our friends and brothers from Southampton who are here today. The start of the season has been disappointing overall, and I agree with you on that. Few players are performing at the level they should be today, and we feel like they are underperforming. Like most supporters, I am disappointed and sad; to say otherwise would be a lie. I sincerely hope that the current string of negative results ends as soon as possible. Our CEO, Yoann Godin, was right to announce a goal of promotion within two years, and with the arrival of 15 players, it is also normal that there is a period of adjustment given the large number of new arrivals at the club this summer. When it comes to the budget, logic is not always followed, and it is not always the club with the biggest budget that is guaranteed promotion at the end of the season. Knowing that part of this budget is devoted to operating costs, I find it hard to believe that clubs like Paris 13 or Saint Brieuc have infrastructure costs as high as ours. The National Championship is and will remain a ‘trap’ because it is a complex championship where anyone can beat anyone. You and I still disagree and probably always will, but I respect your point of view. Have a nice day

Another defeat tonight for Valenciennes, losing 2-1. I sensed a desire to do well at times from our players, but there is still a lot of work to be done. They need to do much better and can do much better; they certainly have the quality to do so... I hope this downward spiral will soon come to an end...

Dierrick played his first minutes with Valenciennes tonight. He was in the starting line-up and played 58 minutes out of 90. I thought he was interesting, but it was a difficult match tonight for almost all the players.

Hello, friends! I hope you are all well? Today is the five day of the championship and we are travelling to Stade Briochin, a newly promoted team in the National championship. The start of the championship continues to be difficult and is not going as we would have liked according to the club's objectives. I hope for a decent and serious match tonight... Exceptionally, kick-off is at 6.30 pm French time because the French team is playing Ukraine tonight. The link to the match: Have a great end to the day, everyone. Allez VA!

Resume of the game here:

The day after the match, it was a difficult wake-up call this morning. The start of the championship has been complicated and there is still a lot of work to be done. Yesterday was a little better than against Orléans last week, but we're not there yet... Below is a summary of the local press coverage:

Hello to all Southampton fans! Today is match day for Valenciennes, who are hosting Football Club de Rouen at home. The goal is victory, of course, and if possible in style. We hope for a better match than last week on the pitch in Orléans. Rento TAKOAKA is in the squad for tonight's match, so there's no doubt he'll get some playing time! Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. French time, and here is the link to the match below: Have a great day, everyone! Allez VA !

Last week, the local press reported that Abu was ‘on the mend’. He was potentially going to be in the squad tonight, but I think he'll go with the B team this weekend and I think he'll be able to apply for a place in the professional match next week.

Well... Half-time in Orléans, and Valenciennes are losing 2-0... It's been a very difficult match overall, we're not posing any threat on the pitch... I think the coach will have a few things to say in the dressing room at half-time... Come on VA!

The line-up for Valenciennes has just been announced. RENTO TAKAOKA will start tonight!

Hello friends, I hope you are well? Today is match day for Valenciennes, who are travelling to US Orléans. After last week's home victory against Le Puy Foot, the goal is to secure another win against a team that lost 5-0 to Sochaux last weekend. Rento TAKAOKA is travelling with the team and I think he'll get at least 45 minutes of playing time tonight. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. French time and, as usual, here's the YouTube link for the match: Have a great day, everyone, and go VA!

Goallll 🔥🔥🔥

Come on Saint's ! Valenciennes with you today ❤️🤍

End of the match ! Win 2-1 😍😍

Second goal for RENTO 🔥🔥 INCROYABLE 😍😍

Goalllll for RENTO TAKAOKA 😍😍😍😍

Rento comes on for the second half! 😍😍

In the first half, Valenciennes were a little better than their opponents tonight, but they lacked efficiency in front of goal. We knew that because we lacked a quality striker who should be recruited within 15 days. Our opponents had a few chances but we controlled them well. But we still had to be vigilant. Go VA!

Half Time: 0-0.