The leaders of Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu found the stadium for the eighth round of the French Cup against Pau FC (Ligue 2). The thoughts focused on Carquefou, Marcel-Saupin in Nantes – where they hosted Stade Lavallois last year – Vertou or Challans. And it is in Vendée that the match will take place. “It’s 25 minutes from Saint-Philbert, so closer than Nantes or Carquefouexplains Baptiste Casanova, the Philibertine coach. In addition, the gauge is larger with 3,000 places. Compared to Saupin last year, there will be refreshment bars. As we get along well with Challans, it won't cost us anything. » The match is scheduled for Saturday, November 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Jean-L'Eveillé stadium.
Last minute changes?
But will Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu really face Pau? The appeal of Étoile Maritime FC, which lost on the green carpet against USSA Vertou, will be studied by the FFF commission on Monday at 2:30 p.m. According to our information, the Charente-Maritime club will bring new information so that the first instance decision is overturned. If this is the case, the Vertavians – who are due to take off Monday evening for Reunion Island – may not go to the Indian Ocean.
Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu would therefore once again be qualified to play against Saint-Denis FC instead of hosting Pau. But with a postponement, probably to Saturday December 7. Étoile Maritime would then host ESO La Roche-sur-Yon and Pau FC would host the Martiniquais of Saint-Joseph. Response Monday afternoon.
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