The Girondins de Bordeaux, from the French second division, received a harsh punishment on Monday from the League Disciplinary Commission for a spectator’s attack on a Rodez player. The match was abandoned and the organ declared it a defeat for Bordeaux, which saw its chances of promotion to Ligue 1 disappear.
The decision with leads already Le Havre and Metz rose in Ligue 1, while the Bordeaux, third, will continue in Ligue 2. For its part, the victory allowed Rodez (16th) to escape and Annecy (17th) to be relegated instead.
In addition, Bordeaux will start next season with fewer points and the south stand of their stadium will be closed for the first two games, with notice of closure of the other two in case of new incidents.
Bordeaux immediately announced an appeal to the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) “to defend their rights and sports equity”.
assault and suspension
Bordeaux reached the final game of the season, on June 2, with an urgent need to beat Rodez to return to the first division.
However, the match was definitely suspended in the 23rd minute, seconds later Lucas Buades opened the scoring for Rodez, who are playing to stay in Ligue 2.
After the goal was scored, Buades approached the stands, where a spectator came out he gave her a strong push before submitting.
Threats to social networks
The footballer fell to the ground in shock, though was accused of exaggerating the strength of the impact and of provoking local followers, where he was threatened on social networks.
However, the arbitration report indicated that the player “could not respond” to the doctors because he was “shocked”, so the referee definitely suspended the match.
Heavy blow if the resource does not develop
If his appeal does not develop, it will be a heavy blow for the Girondins, a historic French football a year ago he was relegated to Ligue 2 after a disastrous season and, a few weeks later, it was about to fall to third place because of its financial problems, something it avoided after an urgent restructuring of its debt.
Bordeaux are basing their chances of recovery on a quick return to Ligue 1. Founded in 1945, it is one of the clubs with the longest tradition in France. He won six Leagues, four French Cups and three League Cups, and was a UEFA Cup finalist in 1996. Figures such as Zinedine Zidane and Jean Tigana passed through his ranks.
Source: La Verdad
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