Academy weekend round-up

Romain Ferrier's young charges delivered a dominant performance this weekend, beating Chauvigny 5-1 on home turf. This victory was welcome relief after three consecutive defeats, and coming as it did against a team currently 2nd in the league. Bordeaux's goals came courtesy of Johaneko Louis-Jean (8’), Lenny Pirringuel (33’), Mathias De Amorim (38’), Emilien Makagni (58’) and David Tebili (69’). The Girondins are currently 6th in the league, with 35 points to their name. The boys are at home again this coming weekend, welcoming 9th-placed Aviron Bayonnais.

The U19s were also victorious this weekend, with Matthieu Chalmé's side getting the better of local rivals SA Mérignac in a hard-fought derby (3-2). The youngsters are on an excellent run of form, and this was their 4th consecutive victory. Nfansu Njie opened the scoring (19’), and Mehdi Harfi doubled the lead before the break. Mérignac managed to pull themselves level in the second half, and Bordeaux were forced to dig deep when a red card reduced them to 10 men (85’). But not even that could stop Alexandre Fernandes' last-gasp winner, which sealed a famous victory for the Girondins (90’). The U19s are currently 7th in the league on 41 points. Next weekend sees their final game of the season, an away trip to Guingamp.

The U19 Women were crowned champions of the Excellence phase of the season this weekend after beating Rennes CPB BY (3-0). Sarah Guellil (7’), Noëllie Koutassila (34’) and Ambre Basser Drunet (44’) got the goals, securing top spot in Group C with 22 points.

The U17 National side were narrowly beaten at home by Toulouse this weekend (0-1). The boys are still 5th in the league, and will be keen to get back to winning ways next weekend in Istres.