The adventure continues for the USL Dunkirk, which respected the logic of the ranking this Wednesday evening by beating EA Guingamp (1-0) During the first round of the Ligue 2 playoffs. Fourth in the regular season, the northern club had the privilege of receiving the Bretons, just behind in the ranking, at the Marcel-Tribut stadium. And he therefore took advantage of this “house” advantage to win thanks to a goal from Maxence Rivera (46th).
Luis Castro’s men suffered to beat Guingamp despite many frank opportunities. Courtet had found the crossbar very early (5th). And Rivera missed two face to face (28th, 63rd). The Bretons, themselves, generally cornered, also had opportunities like this lob tempted by Sagna (83rd). Vallier thought he had equalized but the goal was canceled for an offside position (70th).
⏸️𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐈𝐑𝐄
It’s done !! Dunkirk is still in the running for the rise after a XXL service of our “blue and white” 🔥
The Maritimes eliminate Guingamp and validate their ticket for the next play-off match against the @FCMetz !
⏱️ 90+5′ | 1-0 #USLDEAG pic.twitter.com/0VD32kZaea
– Usl Dunkirk 🐬 (@usldunkerque) May 14, 2025
Dunkirk can therefore always believe in the rise in Ligue 1. The semi-finalists of the Coupe de France, eliminated by PSG (4-2)still have several stages to climb, starting with a “final” against Ligue 2, FC Metz, this Saturday, May 17, on the lawn of Saint-Symphorien. The winner of this “final” will be entitled to a return confrontation against the 16th in Ligue 1. A obstacle course to try to accompany Lorient and Paris FC, promoted in the elite.
