UPDATE 1-Soccer-Bordeaux crush Vannes to win third League Cup

Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:33pm BST
 
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* Bordeaux lift League Cup for third time

* Girondins stay in contention for domestic double

* Vannes concede three goals in first 12 minutes

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By Clement Guillou

PARIS, April 25 (Reuters) - Girondins Bordeaux lifted the French League Cup for the third time with a 4-0 demolition of second division Vannes on Saturday.

Vannes, who had knocked out three Ligue 1 sides on their way to the final at Stade de France, collapsed when they conceded three goals in the first 12 minutes.

Brazilian midfielder Wendel started the rout with a fine goal after three minutes and further efforts by defender Marc Planus and midfielder Yoan Gouffran followed soon after.

Midfielder Yoann Gourcuff wrapped up a comfortable victory for the Girondins shortly before halftime.  Continued...

 

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