CHAOS in Bordeaux as crucial Ligue 2 clash is ABANDONED

CHAOS in Bordeaux as crucial Ligue 2 clash is ABANDONED after a home fan storms the pitch to attack Rodez scorer, with midfielder concussed and rushed to hospital in bizarre scenes

  • Bordeaux had to win to have any chance of clinching second promotion spot
  • But they went behind when Luca Buades scored for Rodez in the 22nd minute
  • Midfielder was attacked by a fan on the pitch as he celebrated with team-mates 

Bordeaux’s bid to win promotion to Ligue 1 descended into chaos after their final match of the season was abandoned following an attack on a Rodez by a fan.

The home side had to win and hope other results went their way to claim the second automatic promotion spot from Ligue 2, after Le Havre secured their place in the top-flight next term.

But Bordeaux went behind in the 22nd minute on Friday night after Luca Buades scored for the visitors.

And the Rodez midfielder was attacked by a fan on the pitch as he celebrated with team-mates.  

Social media footage showed Buades and another player fall to the ground following the confrontation.

Rodez midfielder Lucas Buades (L) celebrate after scoring the opening goal on Friday night

But the celebrations were cut short after a fan ran on the pitch to confront the players

Midfielder Buades and another player fell to the ground following the confrontation

After receiving attention from the medical staff, the 25-year-old was removed from the pitch and the players returned to the dressing room. 

A decision was then taken to abandon the match, with Bordeaux now needing a win and a four-goal advantage to usurp Metz to second spot. 

Referee Nicolas Rainville later spoke at a press conference to explain the decision, stating that Buades was suffering from concussion.

He said: ‘The elements are conclusive, the player cannot resume the meeting because concussed.

‘We have respected the rules, namely that the match will not resume.’

An LFP statement read: ‘Following the attack on the player Lucas Buades by a supporter from the Bordeaux stand, the Bordeaux-Rodez meeting was officially stopped by the referee and the LFP delegates. 

‘The LFP Disciplinary Commission will meet on Monday to study the follow-up. 

‘The LFP strongly condemns this act of violence against a player and wishes a speedy recovery to Lucas Buades.’

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