SC Bastia went through all the emotions yesterday at Stade Bauer in Saint-Ouen. Euphoric and hopeful at halftime with their two-goal lead well deserved (1-3), the Bastia players completely collapsed in the second half, conceding three goals without scoring one and letting slip a fourth victory that was within reach and would have revitalized their fight for survival. With four matches left, will Reginald Ray’s players be able to bounce back?
Against a Red Star team well positioned in the race for promotion play-offs to Ligue 1, the game could not have started better for the Islanders. After some attempts at intimidation by the Audoniens, Reginald Ray’s players quickly emerged. A first shot by Boutrah tested Gaetan Poussin. Shortly after, following a corner deflected to the near post, Guevara, sprinting at full speed, opened the scoring with a powerful header (7′). Bastia did not ease the pressure on the Franciliens who were a bit disoriented by the turn of events.
From light to darkness
After a period of pressure, Tomi saw his shot saved close by Poussin. Similarly, a…
