Europe Cup Women | 27 Apr 2016

CP Lyssois Lille Metropole ready for Turkish challenge

Women’s ETTU Cup

 

After two victories over Hungarian Postas Sport Egyesulet in semis, French CP Lyssois Lille Metropole booked their place in the ultimate stage of the Women’s ETTU Cup. On Friady, at the home soil, they will meet Turkey’s Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor in the first leg of the match.

 

Two years ago, French side also played in the final. They lost against SVS STROCK at the ultimate hurdle by narow margin.

 

“We are very impatient to play our second ETTU Cup final after we suffered defeat by points ratio in 2014,” said Club Pongiste Lyssois Lille Metropole Manager Franck SEYNHAEVE.

 

This season, the club started their journey in ETTU competitions in higher ranked event.

 

“After a good but difficult route in European Champions League Women, we have made good matches in ETTU Cup in order to reach the final. We are satisfied with our performance,” said SEYNHAEVE.

 

They have never played against Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor.

 

“We have not played before against the club of Bursa. However, we know we are not favorites in this final but our players are ready and they will give their best. A final is particular and everything is possible.”

 

In French League the club currently occupies second position.

 

“We make a good season in National league. We will certainly be second in Pro A, behind the untouchable team of Metz.”