Les Girondins de Bordeaux secured their fourth victory on Saturday, November 7, with a commanding 4-0 win over Jeunesse Villenavaise at the Stade Alain Roche. This result maintains a perfect start to their Régional 1 campaign, marking twelve points from twelve possible matches despite a delayed start to the season compared to their league rivals.
The victory, reported by madeinfoot.ouest-france.fr, solidifies Bordeaux’s position as a dominant force in the division. While the club currently sits sixth in the standings, the victory highlights a significant gap in quality, as they have played three to four fewer matches than several of their competitors. The win also bolsters their goal difference to +12, a crucial metric as they look to climb the table in the coming weeks.
Early tension at Stade Alain Roche
Despite the clinical finish, the opening stages of the match were characterized by missed opportunities and defensive pressure from the hosts. Sudouest.fr noted that Bordeaux experienced several scares early on, failing to convert their dominance into goals during the first half. Steve Shamal saw a promising attempt countered in a strong position as early as the second minute, and Isola nearly found the net with a header from a Bahassa delivery in the 10th minute.
As the first half progressed, Jeunesse Villenave grew in confidence, winning several duels and launching dangerous counter-attacks. Bernard broke through the defense in the 34th minute to face goalkeeper Damien Lecroart, but missed the target. The deadlock was finally broken in the 42nd minute when Soufiane Bahassa capitalized on a poorly cleared ball in the box to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Jousselin and Droehnlé secure decisive second half lead
Arnaud Cormier’s side emerged for the second half with renewed intensity, effectively ending the contest within a four-minute blitz. The momentum shifted decisively in the 55th minute when Léo Jousselin scored following a sophisticated collective move that began with the goalkeeper, Damien Lecroart. This sequence involved several players, including Trichard, Kalyvas, Isola, Souané, and Bahassa, according to Sudouest.fr.
Just three minutes after Jousselin’s goal, Ruben Droehnlé doubled the lead from the penalty spot, pushing the score to 0-3. The scoring was completed in the 85th minute by Hugo Capblanne. In a tactical adjustment, the young central defender had moved into a right-wing position, where he converted a precise cross delivered by Steve Shamal.
| Scorer | Minute | Assisted By |
|---|---|---|
| Soufiane Bahassa | 42′ | Unspecified (Rebound) |
| Léo Jousselin | 55′ | Damien Lecroart (Initiated) |
| Ruben Droehnlé | 58′ | Penalty |
| Hugo Capblanne | 85′ | Steve Shamal |
The win marks a perfect run for the club, following previous victories against the Bayonne reserve (2-0), Stade Montois (4-1), and Entente Boé Bon Encontre (0-3). As the season progresses, Bordeaux will rely on this momentum to bridge the gap in matches played in the Régional 1 standings.
