Mohamed Larbi scores brace in Bordeaux win

Gazelec Ajaccio's hopes of surviving their first year in the French top flight have been boosted after Mohamed Larbi scored twice in a 2-0 win against Bordeaux.

The newly-promoted side, who had only won two of their opening 12 games in Ligue 1, almost took a surprise lead as Gregory Pujol crossed for Larbi, who was denied by Cedric Carrasso.

Les Girondins keeper was called into action again on 38 minutes when he kept out Pujol's strike from the edge of the area as the visitors tried to stay on terms.

However, GFC finally broke through on the stroke of half time as Larbi steered his right-footed effort into the corner.

Within minutes of the restart, Bordeaux almost level when Wahbi Khazri fired wide before the Tunisian international missed the target again soon after.

Ajaccio then suffered a setback when Roderic Filippi was sent off with just under half an hour left.

However, Gazelec managed to double their lead as Larbi netted his second of the evening, following Jacques Zoua's cross.

Henri Saivet almost pulled a goal back for Les Girondins, but his shot drifted wide as GFC held on for their third win of the season.