At the final whistle, the Red Star kop still sang and applauded his players. Weaned from football for five months, the supporters would nevertheless have preferred to celebrate their return to the Bauer stadium in another way. SC Bastia, which is gradually rising through the ranks since its liquidation in 2017 and its demotion to N3 (2 climbs in a row) came to win in a crazy match (3-5).
Fact of the match: Red Star’s defensive largesse
The system with 3 central defenders set up by Vincent Bordot has completely taken the water. Very realistic, Bastia took advantage of the largesse of the Red Star to score five goals. The experienced Ousmane Sidibé was injured (thigh) at the end of the first period.
The turning point of the match: The 3rd goal conceded 3 minutes after the equalizer
Just after half-time, the Red Star equalized a second time thanks to Damien Durand (2-2, 47th). But it only takes three minutes. Da Silva scores a 3rd goal for Bastia (2-3). After the expulsion of Ndoye for a second card, the Red Star conceded two goals in five minutes. A fatal air hole. The penalty of rookie Akassou, defector from Versailles (N3) will not change anything
Man of the match: Damien Durand
Noticed in recent seasons in N3 with the Ulis, then last season in N2 in Sainte-Geneviève, Damien Durand (24 years old) is a player who is rising in Ile-de-France The attacking midfielder has not missed his great debut in National. His ball grips, his percussions and his speed have, almost every time, endangered Bastia’s defense. He is the origin of his team’s three goals with a double and a penalty caused.
The reaction
“This is the first time in my coaching career that I conceded 5 goals… It’s not a question of system. Whether you’re playing with 3, 5 or 7 defenders, you have to be aggressive already. Our stoppers weren’t tough and impactful enough. They left too many freedoms. Our pistons have not engaged enough. We procrastinated, when we get ahead on crosses or set pieces, it’s a sign of feverishness. We were not enough in contact with their players. There had already been warning signs during the preparation matches. They had been put on alert. Obviously, I am thinking. “
Vincent Bordot, Red Star coach
The sheet
RED STAR – SC BASTIA 3-5 (1-2)
Referee: Mr. Taleb. Spectators: 1,500.
Buts. Red Star : Durand (12e, 47e), Akassou (72e s.p) ; Bastia : Schur (3e), Da Silva (23e, 50e), Guidi (63e), Robic (68e s.p.)
Warnings. Bastia: Vincent (53rd), Le Cardinal (72nd), Guilbert (78th); Red Star: Sainte-Luce (22nd), Ndoye (41st), Labor (68th)
Expulsion. Red Star : Ndoye (62e).
Red Star : Charruau – Labor, Sidibé (Karamoko, 38th), Daillet (cap.) – Sivis, Ndoye, Koukou (Michel, 77th), Sainte-Luce (Akassou, 65th) – Roye, Bizet, Durand. Entr. : Bordot.
SC Bastia: Vincensini – Le Cardinal, Guidi, Bocognano (cap.), Quemper – Guibert, Ducrocq – Robic, Vincent, Schur (Santelli, 27e) – Da Silva (Salles-Lamonge ,. Entr .: Chabert.
