Lormont Edges Out Bazas in Tight Fédérale 2 Match
Lormont secured a narrow 20-16 victory over US Bazas on Saturday, February 14th, at Stade René-Sayo in Lormont. The match saw a dramatic shift in momentum as Bazas relinquished a 13-point lead in the final minutes.
Match Details
Score: Lormont 20 – 16 US Bazas
Location: Stade René-Sayo, Lormont
Half-time Score: 0-3
Key Moments
US Bazas appeared to be on track for a valuable away win, leading 16-3 with a try from Matthias Charrier and points from the boot of Lucas Commere and Enzo Gourg. However, Lormont mounted a late comeback, scoring two tries through Thomas (73rd minute) and Reulet (75th minute), with both conversions successfully kicked by Gaumet. Gaumet also added two penalties (46th and 80th minutes) to secure the win.
Impact on Standings
The result sees Lormont overtake Bazas in the standings. Bazas now sits in 6th place with 46 points, the last qualifying spot for the final phases, while Lormont moves ahead. La Roche-sur-Yon is close behind with 45 points and a game in hand against Casteljaloux on April 5th.
Team Lineups
Lormont: De Roquefeuil – Vignau, Larché, Barès, L. Lafon – (o) Destruhaut, (m) Commere – Dalbin, Thomas, Labat – Moreau, Charrier – Lefort, Chambord (head), Medjemedj.
Substitutions: Dulin, Darriet, Benet, N. Duluc, Chateauneuf, Gourg, Birot.
Looking Ahead
With several teams vying for the top six spots, the remainder of the Fédérale 2 season promises to be highly competitive. Bazas will need to regroup quickly and secure wins in their upcoming matches to maintain their playoff hopes.