# Fiquet’s Hat Trick Sparks Vierzon FC Past Sologne Foot Romorantin in Preseason Test

**By Tomás Ferreira**  \nPublished August 6, 2026  \nUpdated September 9, 2026

> Arthur Fiquet netted a brilliant hat trick on August 1, 2026, leading Vierzon FC to a 3-2 preseason victory over Sologne Foot Romorantin.

Early-August friendlies in National 2 rarely lack for instructive friction, and the clash at Stade Christophe Bédard on August 1, 2026, provided an acute diagnostic for both Sologne Foot Romorantin and Vierzon FC. Coming off a heavy 4-1 defeat at Panazol, Vierzon bounced back to secure a 3-2 victory over their regional rivals, fueled entirely by an explosive attacking display from newcomer Arthur Fiquet. For Romorantin, newly formed from the fusion of SO Romorantin and Foot Sud 41, the fixture laid bare lingering defensive vulnerabilities that left manager Rémi Souyeux visibly unsettled.

Fiquet, an ex-Blois player making his mark in Vierzonnais colors, wasted little time setting the tone. He opened the scoring just four minutes into the contest, exploiting a brittle Sologne backline that struggled mightily with ball recovery and short passing. While Romorantin eventually settled into the match during a more cohesive second half—assisted by a shift toward longer balls—their defensive frailties proved fatal. Fiquet completed his hat trick, sealing the 3-2 scoreline and highlighting the sharp contrast in pressing intensity between the two sides.

## Tactical Fragility and Personnel Trials

For Sologne Foot Romorantin, the afternoon served as an uncomfortable continuation of defensive struggles that began in a 3-1 opening loss to Bourges. Souyeux used the match to trial 24-year-old former Nice product Noah Cretier in central defense alongside Mohammed Keita. Neither player offered reassurance against Vierzon's relentless forward pressure. Keita, in particular, came under scrutiny for his positioning on Fiquet's decisive third goal.

> Nous avons perdu trop de ballons dans le jeu court. Je ne suis pas du tout content des attitudes. En jouant plus long ensuite nous avons été un peu mieux en seconde période, mais je reste sur ma faim. C’est toujours ennuyeux d’encaisser six buts en deux matchs.Rémi Souyeux

Romorantin's inability to maintain possession in short-passing sequences invited waves of Vierzonnais counters. The Solognots' defensive structure looked exposed whenever possession turned over in midfield, a systemic issue that Souyeux must address before the competitive calendar deepens.

## Forward Implications and Chronology

Though pre-season results are primarily measured in fitness and tactical calibration rather than scorelines, conceding six goals across their first two outings leaves Romorantin with urgent defensive repairs. Both sides use these summer fixtures to forge chemistry ahead of their official National 2 championship meeting on November 7, 2026, when Romorantin is scheduled to visit Vierzon.

For Vierzon FC, the victory offers a much-needed injection of serenity and confidence following their opening stumble at Panazol. Fiquet's clinical finishing provides manager and supporters alike with a tangible positive, proving that despite a grueling physical preparation period at Stade Brouhot, the squad's attacking acquisitions are already paying dividends.

## Sources

- [Arnaud Hervé](https://www.leberry.fr/vierzon-18100/sports/lessentiel-cest-davancer-ensemble-dans-la-serenite-deuxieme-match-amical-ce-samedi-pour-le-vierzon-fc_15027784/) — original
- [lanouvellerepublique.fr](https://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/romorantin/national-2-une-deuxieme-defaite-pour-sologne-foot-romorantin-face-au-vierzon-fc-1785618075) — original
- [vfc-vierzon.footeo.com](https://vfc-vierzon.footeo.com/saison-2026-2027/n2/equipe-vierzon-fc-1/amical/2026/08/01/s-f-romorantin-41.html) — original