Certainly theUS Orleans has nothing more to play for in the standings (the Orléanais are currently 10th in the National), but here is an opportunity to end the season in style. The USO welcomes Bourg-en-Bresse at the stage of the Source this Friday, April 29, 2022, on behalf of the 32nd day of the championship. The Bressans, current 6th, still have a very small chance of grabbing the play-off spot, they are six points behind Villefranche3rd.
A memorable first leg, with a flamboyant Esteban Lepaul
In the first leg, the USO won 1-0 thanks to a saving goal at the very end of the match from Esteban Lepaul. A turning point in the Orleans season, and in that of its striker. This is the first goal scored by Esteban Lepaul this season, a goal that marked the beginning of his development.
Since then, the striker’s status has changed a lot, several clubs have approached him. But his coach hopes to succeed in keeping him: “He is a boy who is hardworking, hard-working, who is one of the boys who have a lot of room for improvement. He arrives today with another status because he becomes a real National striker” details Xavier Collins.
One more season to confirm
The coach believes that the right option for the one who has become his top scorer (7 goals) would be to spend one more season in National, before trying to go up a notch: “Today we are developing a young striker (…) who is establishing himself in our team“.
The USO group
Cedric Yambere (red against Sete) and Loic Goujon (accumulation of yellow cards) are suspended. This is also the case for the trainer Xavier Collins (sanctioned after the final whistle at Sete). He will live the meeting against Bourg-en-Bresse in the stands. Released on injury Sete, Theo Vermot is replaced by the young Owen Matimbou. Other young players join the group: Lucas Brace, Karl Fabien and Yann Massombo.
Live on France Bleu Orléans
USO – Bourg-en-Bressea match to follow live on France Bleu Orleans from 6:30 p.m. for the prediction contest. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.