The match at the top produced an interesting and indecisive tactical opposition. On the one hand, Saint-Malo, its 3-1-4-2 and the desire to quickly get its two attackers in support and recover the second balls. On the other, Girondins without Carroll and with Thomas Trazié in number 10 in a 4-2-3-1 forcing the Bretons to defend one against one and with the desire to find depth. And on both sides, the desire to press on immediately.
If the only shot on target was for a long time that of Malouin Barroug well taken out by Diabaté (10th), the Bordelais may regret having poorly concluded favorable situations on transitions. Making the difference with their liveliness, Bahassa (6e14e), Diallo (26e36e) and Merdji (29e) missed the last gesture (cross or strike) to worry. And while Bruno Irles' men began to thwart their host, the Black Devils struck with a magnificent collective action concluded by captain Daillet, launched into the area after a triangle game with Heinry and Barroug (1-0, 42e).
Bahassa's inspiration
But mental strength is a Bordeaux quality this season. As against Poitiers (1-1), Châteaubriant (2-2), Saumur (2-1) or Blois (1-1), they were able to get back up. Bahassa has talent, and the Cenonais, with the wind at his back, equalized with a superb inspiration by lobbing the goalkeeper Escandre, advanced, from 35 meters (1-1, 49e).
More calm than in the first period, the game nonetheless retained the intensity in the duels. Solid defensively, the Bordelais gradually gained the upper hand against a retreating leader. They also created the greatest opportunity for themselves. Alone at the far post on a corner from Ben Khemis, Grillot placed his header wide (77e). The duel will now continue remotely.
