Thirty points at the end of the first leg, that was the goal set by the leaders. This objective was therefore not reached on the Isle of Beauty against Bastia-Borgo, yet last in the national championship with only one success to his name. Certainly Châteauroux was deprived of its titular goalkeeper Paul Delecroix. Injured this week in training he was replaced in the Castelroussins goals by Tommy Plumain. The young goalkeeper also makes a first reflex stop from the first minute. But in the 11th, the doorman castelroussin can do nothing. On a Jules Gaudin cross on the left side, the ball pierces the defense and the Corsican captain at the far post marks the flat foot: 1-0 (11th).
La Berri is not at his best, she is struggling to take control of this match. The first Berrichonne opportunity was signed by Nolan Roux who saw his powerful strike pass a few centimeters from the Bastia goal. La Berri not at best unlike Bastiais in full confidence. New proof with Ba who in the penalty area recovers the ball. His shot on target requires all the talent of Tommy Plumain for a superb parade to avoid the worst (37th).
The Castelroussins are not there. They get through this first act completely. And the Bastiais can even be frustrated to return to the locker room with this small goal in advance. A strong reaction is therefore expected in the Castelroussin camp for the second half.
La Berri reacts without materializing
Upon returning from the locker room, the Berri regains color. It strikes more but still does not manage to put in difficulty the Corsican defense 1-0. N’Tolla (58th), N’Goma (62nd) then Nouri (74th) come into play to bring more liveliness but the score still does not change. The Castelroussins finally thinks of scoring on a cross from Mbengue, Nouri with a header sees his ball heading towards the skylight but the Corsican goalkeeper makes a very large save (77th). Bastia-Borgo will definitely shower the hopes of Berry on a goal from Cheik Doumbia in the 89th, 2-0 for the locals, final score.
Double or quits in Avranches?
To resume its march towards Ligue 2, the Berrichons no longer have a choice, a big reaction is expected in the next match, at home on Friday January 14 against Avranches. They are going to have to both take revenge for the first leg (lost 3-1) and at the same time attempt to erase this enormous underperformance in Corsica for this first match of the year 2022.