Cheikh Diabaté made a triumphant return for Bordeaux after a long spell on the sidelines due to injury. In their match against Guingamp, Diabaté, the tall Malian striker, stole the show by scoring a hat-trick in the 8th, 20th, and 26th minutes, bringing joy to the Girondins. The goals from the Brazilian Jussié and the Argentine Rolan, the latter from a penalty kick, further extended Bordeaux’s lead under the management of Francis Gillot. Despite a consolation goal from Diallo for Guingamp, it didn’t alter the outcome significantly.
Guingamp’s recent qualification for the Coupe de France final perhaps affected their performance in this match, especially after their exertions in a tough match against Monaco that was decided in extra time.
Overall, Diabaté’s remarkable performance marked a memorable comeback for him and provided Bordeaux with a convincing victory in Ligue 1.
