The regional final of the Coupe de France Féminine took place this Sunday, November 3. If some teams qualified after the suspense, the hierarchy was respected over all five matches.
FC Rezé, little thumb of this 4th round (1st district division), could have created a surprise on the ground of the other Rezé team, AEPR (R2F – club photo below). Indeed, David Auffrai's players were leading at the break (1-0)! AEPR equalized in the second half and the victory was decided after a very long penalty shootout (9-8). For coach Guillaume Le Scornet “ It's a great victory against a neighbor we know well. We all dream of reaching the first federal round with the jerseys. It's a lot of emotions tonight. » (source Ouest-France)
(Photo Ouest-France – Sébastien Dieu Devienne)
Five R1F Absolis teams were still in the running for this regional final. Only two continue the adventure: Orvault SF and St Georges Guyonnière FC.
The Orvaltaises, 3rd in the championship standings, logically won in the only duel between R1F teams against Herbiers VF.
For its part, St Georges Guyonnière FC (main photo of the club was almost surprised by the players of Loroux Divatte (promoted this season to R2F), conceding a goal at the start of the match. Here too, the qualification was is played on penalties (3-0 For coach Yoann Forget “). There is always a bit of frustration when you are eliminated on penalties. But I am proud of my group. St George's victory is deserved “. (source Ouest-France)
Finally, our two D3F teams won against R1F Absolis teams. La Croix Blanche Angers secured their ticket to the FCBL Basse-Loire field and ESOF La Roche sur Yon won at home against CS Changé from Sarthoise.
The draw for the 1st and 2nd federal rounds will take place this Wednesday, November 6 (from 12 p.m.) and will mark the entry into the running of the Second League teams (including Le Mans FC).
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The matches will be played on Sunday November 24.