Girondins4Ever – [CdF] The Girondins4Ever Tops-Flops after Bordeaux

This Sunday, December 1, 2024, the
Girondins de Bordeaux competed in the 8th round of the French Cup at home against the club
Herbaria. The meeting was played at Sainte-Germaine Stadium.

The players of Bruno Irles won two goals to zero with a double from Yanis Merdji. Andy Carroll assisted on the first goal. The Bordeaux team are therefore qualified for the 1/32nd finals.

TOPS

Lassana Diabaté: The Bordeaux goalkeeper, it is no longer a surprise, continues to string together good performances since the start of the season. Established once again, he was once again decisive in keeping his goal clean. He lays down well on a shot in the first period. In the second half he made another decisive save in the 73rd minute, which could have made the end of the match complicated. What can we say about the tap in the 94th minute as the ball flew into the goal? A top player who earns points but also maintains qualification.

Nathanaël Baï: Its presence in the tops is definitely becoming a habit and so much the better. Nathanaël, match after match, shows that he has his place in National 2 and not just in National 3. As in the previous match, he was clean and very active in his lane. The opposing attacker had very few opportunities to overrun. He always defends in a fair and authoritative manner, standing upright. On this match, we can add a notable point, which we mentioned. He proposed, centered, brought the excess and it overflowed into his corridor. It really gets very interesting. Trained at the club, we feel that he gives everything for the scapular.

Yanis Merdji : It's Yanis' return to the tops! At the start of the match, he was rather discreet, content to swap with Andy Carroll who was coming down to collect balls or serving as a support point. But he has always been well positioned. On his first goal, he received a good cross from the Englishman. He places a volley that the goalkeeper cannot reach. Then in the 36th minute he doubled the bet on a recovery where he took the goal alone like a grown-up. He could even have scored a hat-trick twice, if he had been more skillful in front of goal. It remains a very good evening for a player who has regained his confidence.

Andy Carroll : The English striker finally played a Coupe de France match with the Girondins. Lined up at the forefront, he first swapped with Merdji, as explained above. As a good worker, he wore down the opposing defense with his imposing size. He serves a very good cross for Merdji's first goal. But beyond that, he was very available and his contribution was very valuable.

The Flops

Amadou Diallo : He was a substitute at kickoff. Entering the second half, he simply missed everything he tried. A first attempt where he goes straight to his left side before crossing headlong. Then, he inherits a ball alone at the entrance to the area on the left side but instead of trying to make a move on the goalkeeper, he goes to lock himself in… On a counter-attacking ball for 3-0, he completely misses his opening for Mutyaba who went to the right… An evening to forget for him. We don't come across him but his level has really been worrying for several weeks. He loses points. One of the only ones who doesn't show signs of progress.

Behind closed doors: Once again, the authorities took the easy way out by getting rid of the baby and imposing closed doors. Supporters are still deprived of following their team. Courageous people once again made the effort to come to the gates to encourage the team, who were playing a few meters away… This must stop because there are solutions without losing a match. If the Girondins receive a small club or move to an amateur club, this would still be the case… Already in the championship away matches are prohibited… That's a lot…