Chaumont-Tours, a cl***ic in the Ligue A final

A controversial formula

The round-trip final, with a possible conclusion in the form of a golden set (in 15 points) at the end of the second match in the event of a tie (regardless of the scores) is causing a stir. The formula, new and unique, has the advantage of preserving the television programming of a hypothetical third meeting. But after quarter-finals played in the best of five sets, and semi-finals in two winning matches, it was difficult to follow. The general opinion is that the problem comes mainly from the permanent changes in the format of the play-offs. “If a sport wants to become more popular, it must be understood by people who don’t follow it, storm Silvano Prandi, the Chaumont coach. You can’t change every season. There, it’s a way of saying that we are addressing people involved in volleyball, the others stay at home! »