The fourth round of the Coupe de France delivered its verdict. Gard will be represented by seven clubs in the fifth round. This goes for Alès (N3), Beaucaire (N3), Le Grau-du-Roi (R1), Aimargues (R2), Bagnols-Pont (R2) and Anduze (R3) which will be the little Thumb of Gard. They will be joined by Nîmes Olympique (N), which will enter the running. On the other hand, the adventure is over for Aigues-Mortes (N3), Vauvert (R1), Les Angles (R2), Rousson (R2), Marguerittes (R3) and Sumène (R3). A look back at some of the great moments in Gard from this French Cup weekend.
Aigues-Mortes – Alès 0-3
The composition of the OAC: Maamouch – Traoré (Fahrasmane), Missaoui, Dole, Mouandhu – Duvoux, Benezet (Hamek), Franco – Ekra (Fari), Baana Jaba, Kubota (Diarra)
In this meeting which opposed two teams from the same division (N3), the relegated beat the promoted. Olympique d’Alès en Cévennes passes an additional round against Aigues-Mortes, thanks to Kubota, Baana Jaba and Hamek. In the first half, coach Malek’s men rolled out and scored their first two goals, while playing calm football while accelerating on the sides thanks to Ekra and Kubota, back in the starting lineup. When we returned from the locker room, the game was balanced. Replacement goalkeeper Maamouch had to practice his art several times, notably stopping a penalty to prevent the Saliniers from coming back to score. Hamek delivered the final blow with a superb free kick at the end of the game. Note the beautiful vocal performance of the OAC supporters, who came in large numbers, and the communion with the players and general manager Philippe Mallaroni.
The entry of the two teams • Sacha Virga
Alès supporters sent a message to their Nîmes neighbors • Sacha Virga
The composition of the day • Sacha Virga
In the first period, the OAC did not do Aigues-Mortes any favors • Sacha Virga
Aigues-Mortes will host Alès again next Sunday at the same time • Sacha Virga
When they returned from the locker room, the OAC was already leading 2-0 • Sacha Virga
KCH celebrates OAC victory with players • Sacha Virga
Kubota and Hamek, scorers and happy with the result • Sacha Virga
Captain Lucas Franco celebrates OAC qualification with fans • Sacha Virga
Communion between the supporters and the general manager of the OAC Philippe Mallaroni • Sacha Virga
Vauvert – Beaucaire 0-3
The surprise could have come from the Joseph-Radelyevitch stadium with two teams separated by a division, but at the level not so far apart. But Stade Beaucairois FC was able to avoid the trap set by a voluntary, but messy FC Vauvert (R1). Solid in defense and ultra-realistic in attack, Beaucaire played the perfect match. Two goals in the first period and a final one at the end of the match confirmed the victory of the Beaucair players who never really trembled. As for the Vauverdois, they would have deserved to see their efforts rewarded with a goal.
FC Vauvert for this fourth round of the French Cup. • Photo : Norman Jardin
Stade Beaucairois FC which won this Sunday. • Photo : Norman Jardin
Hamza Bouraja’s opener. • Photo : Norman Jardin
Steven Bouchite, Vauvert’s goalkeeper, repels the danger. • Photo : Norman Jardin
In the second half, Vauvert pushed to come back to the score. • Photo : Norman Jardin
The Beaucaire defense (in yellow) resisted the Vauverdoise attacks. • Photo : Norman Jardin
Les Angles – AS Cannes 0-3
The hoped-for feat did not happen this Sunday, September 29, for the EMAF les Angles players against AS Cannes, on their home field at the Roger-Pagès stadium. Nevertheless, the English will have put up a big physical fight and can come out with their heads held high, after their defeat with a score of 0-3. Trailing only by one goal at half-time, the guards suffered repeated attacks from N2 residents in the second half and conceded two new goals, which confirmed the game and their chances of qualifying for the next round of the Cup. from France. Their journey therefore ends in the 4th round. This gala match will surely remain in everyone’s minds, including the supporters who filled the stands and chanted the names of the players. After the magic, back to reality. The time has come for English footballers to focus together again, around coach Issam Rahmouni, on the Regional 2 championship.
The joy of Lorenzo Vinci, second scorer for AS Cannes, who celebrates with his bench. • E.R
The English tried to put the Cannes goal in danger from a set piece, without success. • E.R
Former professional player Florian Raspentino entered the game during this 4th round of the Coupe de France. • E.R
The young people from the EMAF Les Angles club supported the reds with passion. • E.R
Norman Jardin, Sacha Virga and Erwan Robert.
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