Thanks to two goals from his substitutes in the last ten minutes, Diego Michel (82nd) and Alan Dzabana (90th), the Red Star managed to overthrow Lens (3-2) and qualified for the round of 16 of the French Cup.
Coach Vincent Bordot returns to this feat.
Did you continue to believe in your chances when Lens was leading the score?
VINCENT BORDOT.
Twenty minutes from the end, I told Jimmy (
Editor's note: Modeste, his deputy
) that it really made me c… to be eliminated like that.
I was thinking about the aftermath, the consequences, the roller coaster for the players.
I was disappointed with the equalizer from a set piece.
When Lens increased intensity, it was complicated.
But we did not suffer as can sometimes be the case against a team of L1.
However, Lens had put together a real team!
Fofana, it's tough, when I saw him on Wednesday against Saint-Etienne, I turned off my TV at half-time (
smiles
)… Lens had the same problem as we usually do in the league, the field where it's hard to play.
Your substitutes made the difference at the end of the match.
Is this indicative of the state of mind that reigns in your group?
The players agree, of course, but you have to see where I went.
This shows the players that in ten minutes, we can contribute things.
The entrants brought gas offensively and defensively.
Me, I like that a player from the bench, has the right state of mind, that he brings a plus ... Diego (Michel), he scores 30 seconds after his entry while in the league he often touches the bar .
Alan (Dzabana), he scores from the left, while in training, it often ends in the parking lot… That's the magic of the Cup.
I really liked the return of Doremus and that of Akassou, who was content to do what he can do.
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How did you experience this beautiful communion with your supporters?
Here at the Red Star, you win your match, you are happy, you share with your players and then you will see your supporters.
But we were private those times.
There, we were able to relive a moment of sharing with them, to feel their warmth.
We need these moments.
What is happening in this stadium is unique and very important.
That's why we have to spend time with them.
You have to have a team that fights, shares their values and always goes to see them.
It is not to buy social peace, because I also did it when I lost.
They encourage you and give you strength.
Today, we had it all: the excitement of victory and this sharing with our supporters.
These are rare moments in a career, you have to take advantage of them.
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- Red Star FC ✪ (@RedStarFC) March 6, 2021
Two years ago, you eliminated Montpellier with the SSG Entente.
Is this victory against Lens stronger on an emotional level?
I take advantage of it more.
It's in my nature to keep a lot of things to myself.
But for some time now, I have been exteriorizing more so that my players see that I can be so happy.
When we beat Montpellier or when we went up to National with the SSG Entente, I was quiet.
Many wondered why.
But a coach, it also takes slaps ... There, I try to externalize more.
You have to enjoy, savor, because the washing machine will quickly start again with the match against Sète on Tuesday.
The championship must remain our priority.
Do you think that this Cup adventure could carry the group even more to the championship?
I do not believe.
I remember that the Les Herbiers club went to the final in 2018, but went down to National 2, Chambly also had almost gone down… There is no miracle.
In the short term, the Coupe de France gives energy.
But over time, it pumps more.
The championship allows you to be good in the Cup, but the Cup does not allow you to be good in the league.
If we go far, it will be hard even if we have a sufficient workforce.