Par Johan Beausergent
Published yesterday at 11:55 p.m., Updated now
Del Castillo dazzled the OL Park in front of his loved ones, while Brendan Chardonnet had a more complicated evening. Baptiste Autissier / Panoramic / Baptiste Autissier / Federico Pestellini / Panoramic / Federico Pestellini
Del Castillo’s recital, Cherki’s successful return, Chardonnet not very reassuring, find the tops and flops of OL’s victory against Stade Brestois (4-3).
TOPS
Del Castillo presents a recital
The Stade Brestois winger delivered an extraordinary performance against OL, even if victory ultimately went to Les Gones (4-3) in this completely crazy match. He, born in Lyon, showed himself in all situations in the second half. After a first shot where he forces Lopes to relax (56th), he delivers a perfect cross for Mounié (60th). His free kick under the bar missed Anthony Lopes (64th) whose anticipation was costly. He, the left-hander, allowed himself a last goal from the right, on an offering from Doumbia. Already in the first period, his projections had hurt. He could have scored another assist when his cross for Doumbia ended up on Lopes’ bar (23rd).
The entry of Ryan Cherki changes the match
As usual, Pierre Sage launched his nugget in the second half, when OL found themselves in a bad position. Entering in the 68th minute, just after the third Breton goal, he tensed the Breton defense which began to retreat dangerously. He is the decisive passer on Tagliafico (79th) and his cross brings Lacazette’s goal (70th). In added time, he managed to open up an angle thanks to his technique and could have scored a legendary goal on a spinner in the 93rd.
FLOPS
Arbitration decisions
VAR is already not in the hearts of the Bretons but will not be any more after this match. Firstly in the 16th minute, when O’Brien’s handball did not result in a penalty for the visitors. On the expulsion of Lees-Melou then, where his trainer Éric Roy still wonders “what he is accused of”. The Lyon penalty does not give rise to discussion but makes the Finisterians bitter in the face of previous situations.
Goldfinch not imperial
If there is nothing to blame the defender on the second and third goals, it is he who, on the first, puts the ball back in the middle of his area. The boss of the Brest defense lacks the commitment to hinder Tolisso with his shot. His lack of communication with Bizot unfortunately led to the winning penalty, although he did not commit the fault himself.
