On this presidential election day, the Girondins have found a voice.

They won their first success since January 23, against Strasbourg (4-3), ending a spiral which seemed to lead them straight to Ligue 2.

They revived the suspense at the bottom of the table: the barrage Saint-Etienne is only one point away, and Clermont, the first non-relegation player, two.

The improvement of David Guion's players, who confirmed the draw reported by Lille last weekend (0-0), contrasts with the dynamics of their two competitors who lost, respectively, in Lorient (6-2) and against Paris SG (6-1), during the 31st day.

The Messins, they remain stuck in 20th place, after this 10th consecutive match without a win.

The Bordelais were able to win this "match of fear", more courage than technique, with a ball that seemed to burn a lot of feet on both sides.

Poor offensively for two months, they put an end to 528 minutes of drought to return to the mark after a visitor goal signed by rookie Didier Lamzel Zé who, for his second appearance with the Grenats, victoriously cut off a cross from the ex-Bordeaux Nicolas De Préville (21st).

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Matmut Atlantique did not lead wide, especially since their favorites at the start, however encouraging with three chances including this recovery from Josuha Guilavogui alone at six meters directly on Marc-Aurèle Caillard (7th), could no longer manage to continue in the wake of Javairo Dilrosun, the only creator up to the task.

The same nightmare suffered against Troyes (0-2) seemed to be repeated, until the Girondins rewrote history in the second half, much more convincing with the hint of luck observed in the North.

An attempted pass from Dilrosun involuntarily extended towards Ricardo Mangas, a cross shot from the latter deflected in turn and into his cage by Fali Candé and that's how Bordeaux came back to life (51st).

The contribution of Gideon Mensah on the left flank was also decisive, especially at the center level.

If Mbaye Niang missed the first, he was quick to resume the second victoriously for an explosion of collective joy (68th), solidifying the hope of maintenance.

South Korean Hwang Ui-jo headed the break goal for Bordeaux against Metz at Matmut-Atlantique on April 10, 2022 ROMAIN PERROCHEAU AFP

Opposite, Metz, hardly dangerous during the second act, also had a situation to question everything following a local oversight but Thomas Delaine could not find the frame on the offering of Candé (78th).

Too bad for the Garnets who lost their last illusions two minutes from additional time on a corner from Yacine Adli badly judged by Caillard but perfectly by Hwang Ui-jo for the head of the issue.

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