This weekend’s schedule of the Coupe de France featured 87 matches, including the entry of Ligue 2 clubs into the competition. As every year, some surprising results have already occurred. Bordeaux narrowly avoided a disaster against Canet-en-Roussillon, a fifth division club, with a 1-1 draw and a 4-1 victory in the penalty shootout. Other favorites, such as Concarneau, were also knocked out by lower-tier teams. Lyon-La-Duchère, a N3 club, delivered a major upset by defeating Bastia from L2 with a score of 4-1 in a thrilling match. Epinal also shined by eliminating Troyes, a Ligue 2 club, with a 2-1 victory.
Despite these surprises, several top clubs held their ground and advanced to the next round. Saint Etienne, Angers, Amiens, and Dunkerque all secured comfortable victories. However, Paris FC faced a close call against US Villejuif, eventually winning 2-2 after a penalty shootout.
In the other fixtures, Caen cruised to a 3-0 victory over Loon-Plage, while Annecy narrowly defeated Haguenau with a score of 2-1. Valenciennes also secured a 2-0 win against their opponents. The matchups for the 8th round will take place on December 10th.
As a football enthusiast, it’s always exciting to see these unexpected results in the early stages of a competition like the Coupe de France. The passion and unpredictability of the sport are truly on display in these matches, and I can’t wait to see what the next round has in store for us. Stay tuned for more updates on the tournament!
