In a late match on the 27th day of Ligue 1, Bordeaux secured a 3-2 victory against Lorient on Tuesday, with standout performances from several African players on both teams. Henri Saivet from Senegal, Cheick Diabaté from Mali, and Guillaume Hoarau from Réunion Island contributed to Bordeaux’s win, while Sadio Diallo from Guinea and Lamine Koné from France and Ivory Coast helped keep Lorient competitive.
Guillaume Hoarau, in particular, made a significant impact by scoring his first goal since returning to Ligue 1. Coming off the bench late in the match, the French striker found the net nine minutes later to seal Bordeaux’s victory. Reflecting on his performance, Hoarau expressed relief at breaking his goal drought and emphasized the importance of contributing to the team’s attacking efforts. Bordeaux’s win propelled them to 7th place in the league standings, level on points with Lyon in 6th position.
With this crucial victory, Bordeaux remains determined to push for a higher position in the league table and avoid any regrets at the end of the season. The team’s attackers are focused on continuing to give their all in upcoming matches, aiming to secure more positive results and climb further up the standings.
