In a thrilling late match of the 24th day of Ligue 1, Bordeaux secured a crucial 3-2 victory against Lorient, reigniting their hopes for a European spot next season. Despite the toll of playing two matches in three days, Bordeaux managed to seize the initiative early on.
Henri Saivet continued his impressive form by scoring his second goal in two matches in the 22nd minute, but Lorient’s Sadio Diallo quickly equalized. The return of Malian striker Cheikh Diabaté from injury proved pivotal as he found the net before halftime.
After the break, Guillaume Hoarau, the star winter signing, opened his scoring account for Bordeaux, extending their lead. Although Lorient’s Koné managed to pull one back, Bordeaux held on for the crucial victory.
With this win, Bordeaux climbed back to 7th place in the Ligue 1 standings, enhancing their prospects for European qualification next season.
