The Girondins de Bordeaux secured their fourth Coupe de France title by defeating Evian-Thonon-Gaillard in the final moments of the match with a score of 3-2. Cheick Diabaté played a crucial role, scoring a remarkable double in the 39th and 89th minutes. Yannick Sagbo (51st) and Brice Dja Djedje (70th) scored for Evian TG, keeping the match competitive.
Benoit Trémoulinas, who played as the left-back for Bordeaux, expressed his delight at the victory before joining the French national team in South America. Trémoulinas emphasized the importance of the Coupe de France win for the team, the club, and the supporters. Despite facing criticism during their journey in the competition, Bordeaux demonstrated their quality, securing qualification for the Europa League and finishing seventh in the league.
Trémoulinas mentioned that winning the Coupe de France was legendary for him, as it was the only trophy he had missed in France. He highlighted the significance of the victory for Bordeaux, especially considering the 26-year gap since the club’s last triumph in the competition. The defender acknowledged the emotional rollercoaster during the match, with Bordeaux experiencing ups and downs but ultimately showcasing the team’s ability to stick together and bounce back.
