GAZELEC FOOTBALL CLUB OLYMPIQUE D'AJACCIO
Last season was difficult for the Corsican club, following the denial by the DNCG and the LNF of promotion to D2. This season, they are in the running for a possible promotion, and if it is the case, the rule about two clubs from thesame town of less than 100 000 inhabitants has been revoked. Currently lying fifth, they arrive at Marville on Saturday with the best attack in the division, thirty two gaols scored including fifteen on their travels. Red Stars' defence, the worst in the league will have to be wary of strikers Meslin (11) and Soler (9 goals). Between them they have scored twenty goals, more than all the Red Star players combined !
Several Audoniens have experienced Corsica : Patrick Van Kets, Laurent Castro and the latest arrival Fabrice Richard.
Coach is Hubert Velud, former Stade de Reims player and coach at Paris FC from 92 to 99, he has taken over from Jean-Michel Cavalli, now at Racing CP.
On their travels they have managed 2 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats.
They should play on Saturday in their away kit of blue.
Franck Soler was born in nearby Aulnay-sous-Bois (93). He has played at Auxerre, Martigues, whilst last season he was with relegated Paris FC.
Last seasons' fixture had to played at neutral Beauvais, as Red Stars' ground was suspended. Red Star won the day 2-0.
In their last league outing, Ajaccio were held to a 1-1 draw by Pacy-sur-Eure, earning the point with a last-minute penalty.
They lined up that day as :
LEVET subs. Champromis, Seatelli
Last Saturday in the Coupe de France they beat D2 club Nice 2-0 away.
RED STAR – GFCO AJACCIO 2-0 (May 2000)
PAOLI LEONETTI TURUDJIA LUCCINI WAYARIDRI
COLINET CRISTOFARI SOLER
MESLIN DESCHAMPS
Richard Akiana scores hist last goal for Red Star from the penalty spot
Red Star 93 on the attack