in trouble. The six-time French champions are at the bottom of the league table. Whenever it seems it’s time to improve a team’s scores, someone gets in the way. They had a great opportunity on Sunday, but they did not manage to take advantage of the weakening of their opponents. There was even a disgrace.
Bordeaux compromised at home. The terrible situation of the team
Bordeaux’s opponent was Montpellier, who quickly took the lead. In the 11th minute, Elye Wahi hit the home team’s goal and opened the scoring. We didn’t have to wait long for the second goal. Exactly five minutes later, Florent Mollet scored 2-0. The home fans, who were ready to win, were simply furious.
Hope poured in two situations, after which the judge reached for red cards. Montpellier defender Nicolas Cozza was sent off at the end of the first half as Bordeaux was given a penalty. Goalkeeper Jonas Omlin saved Alberth Elis’s shot. In the injury time of the first half, Mihailo Ristić fouled Elisa and caused the visitors to play a second 45 minutes with just nine players.
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Nothing but to take advantage of this situation, right? But Bordeaux was unable to do so. The anger from the fans was boiling over. Benoit Costil – the hosts’ goalkeeper – was the subject of insulting shouts and whistles from the club’s ultras, and the stewards had to intervene and separate the fans during the break. The behavior of the goalkeeper, who replied with sarcastic applause, did not help either.
Burdy after the game. Fans accused Costil of racism
Ultimately, the result of the meeting did not change anymore. The players from the hosts fell on the pitch full of disappointment. A scandalous situation occurred moments after the game. Hundreds of fans tried to get to the underground parking lot for players. Bodyguards managed to stop them, but several teammates came out to speak to the crowd. Some fans, especially the UB87 group, accused Costil of “scandalous, sometimes racist” behavior.
The goalkeeper of the four-time French Cup winners is considered a defiant and aggressive figure, but in January – when he made a mistake in the match against Marseilles, which cost the team a defeat – he said that he would prove his worth and intend to “fight to the end”. Perhaps he changed his mind. He told some teammates and staff on Sunday night that he would not end the season at the club. Costil’s friend later said it was an emotional reaction, but it remains to be seen if he will stay after the hiatus for the national team’s game.
What particularly attracts the attention of the media is the complete lack of reaction from the club’s authorities. “Whether or not the accusations are true, the club has done little to back up, and President Gérard Lopez only said that” our fans are disgusted and understand, “says The Guardian. Journalists of this editorial office are surprised by the behavior of the club boss. They note that in a difficult moment he decided to get closer to the ultras instead of supporting the players. Especially that there are still a few matches ahead of the team against the teams from the bottom of the table. Adding fuel to the fire can only lower the morale of players.
The next game of Girondins Bordeaux will be played on Saturday 2 April against Lille Olympique Sporting Club. It will be a difficult match, however, because LOSC is currently on the 6th place in the table. Bordeaux is in last position and needs 6 points to exit the relegation zone.
Source: Sport
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