Ligue 2: Girondins de Bordeaux close to maintaining their position after the victory against Dunkirk (2-0)

A real relief! The Girondins de Bordeaux logically won this Tuesday night at Matmut Atlantique against Dunkerque (2-0) on the occasion of the 34th day of Ligue 2. In a very special context due to the strike of the Ultramarines in the Virage Sud, the Navy and White knew how to do the job with good control of the game from the first to the last minute. Zan Vipotnik and Zuriko Davitashvili scored Bordeaux’s two goals just before and after the break. This victory allows the Girondins to take an important step towards maintaining their position, reaching eight points ahead of the red zone four days before the end of the season.

“It’s a complete match with and without the ball, pleases Albert Riera, the Girondins coach. We provoked a lot, we could have scored more. But the opponent also likes the ball and forced us to be more in our camp. We showed what we can defend, not for 90 minutes, but for 20-25 minutes. And he can be after a very good performance from his team at all levels. Facing an innocuous opponent, the Navy and Whites were patient and effective for once this season. An example that would also have been more difficult for the northerners without the excellent fight of their goalkeeper.

We will especially remember the performances of the evening’s two scorers. Zuriko Davitashvili once again had a very good match. He has three goals and three assists in six games since Georgia qualified for Euro 2024. It was a real turning point for him after months of wandering the Girondins. Zan Vipotnik, after his great failure at Saint-Etienne, scored his 9th goal of the season against Dunkirk. Although he remains very discreet in the game, he also served Zuriko Davitashvili perfectly in the evening performance. “It was very important to win at home in this slightly strange atmosphere. We did it in a good way. This victory is a relief with today’s other results. We can ensure our survival from Saturday in Laval”, explains Jérémy Livolant, Marine et Blanc head coach.

As expected, this meeting took place in a very special atmosphere. The Virage Sud was completely empty at kick-off due to the cheering strike of the Ultramarines, the largest group of Bordeaux supporters. This silence lasted the entire meeting.