FC Annecy, the Ligue 2 football club, suffered a 3-1 defeat after a mistake by its goalkeeper, Florian Escales. The incident occurred in the 53rd minute, with the score tied at 1-1, and was widely shared on social media. Florian Escales' mistake was criticized by the French Football Federation, and the goalkeeper was mocked for his error. The match saw Daouda Guindo take a center, and Thibault Delphis attempted to head the ball, but to no avail.
The consequences of the mistake
Florian Escales' mistake cost his team dearly, as they eventually lost the match 3-1. The club had started the season well, keeping a clean sheet in their 2-0 win against Rodez.
Current context
Currently, FC Annecy is ranked 5th in Ligue 2, with 6 points, after 3 matches played, with 2 wins and 1 loss. The club has scored 4 goals and conceded 3, giving them a goal difference of +1. FC Annecy's next match will be on September 4 against Grenoble, who is currently 12th in the standings.
Reactions
According to Le Dauphiné Libéré, which reported the incident, Florian Escales said: « Je ne vais... ». The goalkeeper was criticized for his mistake, but the club still has matches to play and the season is far from over.
