Rayan Ghrieb found the net for Guingamp, but his effort was not enough to prevent a third consecutive defeat as the Ligue 2 side suffered a 3-2 loss away to Amiens.
The result deepens Guingamp’s end-of-season struggles, with the club now precariously positioned just over two points above Laval in the promotion-relegation zone.
With only three matches left in the campaign, the Bretons face mounting pressure to turn their form around and avoid slipping further down the table.
Despite the defeat, Ghrieb continued to stand out with another impressive individual display. Starting on the right wing, the Algerian-French attacker offered a glimmer of hope for his team in the first half.
In the 21st minute, he combined well with teammate Piquart in a slick one-two before unleashing a fierce strike that found the back of the net — his sixth goal of the season.
It was a moment of quality in an otherwise difficult afternoon for Guingamp, who once again failed to convert promising spells of play into a positive result.
The visitors had gone into the match hoping to stabilise after back-to-back losses, but defensive frailties again proved costly.
Sohaib Nair featured in defence for Guingamp, but the back line was unable to hold firm against an energetic Amiens side that responded quickly after conceding.
The hosts reclaimed the lead and continued to apply pressure throughout the second half.
Guingamp’s attacking response remained spirited, with Ghrieb at the heart of their efforts going forward. However, it was the home side who would ultimately claim all three points, edging the contest 3-2 after a competitive and open encounter.
The result leaves Guingamp with a great deal of work to do in their remaining fixtures. What had once looked like a steady season has now turned tense, with relegation fears creeping into view.
For Ghrieb, however, the match added another goal to what has been a solid personal campaign.
The winger has consistently provided a threat in the final third and remains one of the few bright spots in an increasingly difficult period for his club.
Coach Stéphane Dumont now faces the challenge of rallying his side ahead of the final stretch.
With three games to go, Guingamp must find a way to halt their losing run and collect points quickly if they are to avoid a late-season collapse.
Guingamp’s recent form — now three consecutive losses — has come at the worst possible time. And while performances like Ghrieb’s offer encouragement, the team will need a collective resurgence to escape the threat of being dragged into the danger zone.
The Breton outfit’s next matches are crucial, and how they respond will determine whether this season ends with relief or disappointment.
