25 April 2009 - 21H53
Bordeaux win third League Cup trophy
Bordeaux won the French League Cup final at the Stade de France after crushing underdogs Vannes 4-0. Laurent Blanc's side scored four goals before half-time to cap Bordeaux's third triumph in the competition.
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.
Bordeaux, League Cup winners in 2002 and 2007, made sure of a qualifying place in the Europa League, which replaces the UEFA Cup next season, and stayed in contention for a domestic double.
They are just two points behind Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Marseille with six matches left.
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