Cavenaghi keeps Bordeaux in title hunt
PARIS, France — Fernando Cavenaghi’s second-half brace gave Bordeaux a 2-1 victory over Caen and reduced French League leaders Lyon’s advantage to four points, with five matches to play.
Cavenaghi had missed two first-half chances, twice shooting straight at Caen goalkeeper Vincent Plante, but was in the right place to turn in Wendel’s free kick in the 52nd minute.
Cavenaghi has played a big part in Bordeaux’s late surge up the table, and the Argentina striker improved his tally to 14 league goals in just 19 games when he converted a penalty in the 77th.
The spot kick was awarded after Nicolas Seube handled Alejandro Alonso’s cross, moments after Bordeaux midfielder Johan Micoud hit the crossbar with a near-perfect chip over Plante.
Jeremy Sorbon pulled a goal back for Caen in the 89th when he volleyed past goalkeeper Ulrich Rame from close range.
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