Faces were closed and heads lowered at the final whistle of this 12th day. It must be said that the disappointment was equal to the riot of energy provided by Christophe Vincent's partners.
Author of a perfect start to the match, the Bastiais quickly stifled their opponents and could and should have led the score at the end of the first quarter of an hour.
But the lack of success from Tramoni who saw his shot crash into the post (12th), Gueverra's header (15th) which flirted with the goal or even Boutrah's shot (33rd) which escaped the target by a few centimeters n did not reward Bastia's clear domination in this first period.
A first period which hinged on two facts of play. The first purely sporting with yet another goal from Alexandre Mendy with an unstoppable and imperial volley (30th). The second on an incredible decision by Mr Taleb not to whistle a blatant hand in the heart of the penalty area (42nd).
Apparently in Caen, the Norman defenders have the right to play with their hands! After the incredible penalty forgotten for the ACA on September 20, it was the turn of the Bastiais to taste the ''special Normandy'' arbitration!
Despite this decision, the Blues moved forward in the second half but as in the first act, a lot of waste in attack undermined the good intentions. Like this point-blank header from Akuesson who couldn't find the target (64th).
At the same time, Caen took advantage of an insolent success and on a poorly negotiated free kick by the Bastia defense managed to double the lead (57th).
A sad evening for SC Bastia who did not do poorly but who went on to a 6th match without a victory. We will have to quickly remobilize to react, starting Friday, in Laval.
