“We can’t believe it. » This phrase is on everyone's lips with volunteers and supporters of AS Ginglin-Cesson, “a small neighborhood club from Saint-Brieuc, which plays in Regional 1”. In fact, more than 1,000 tickets were sold on site, before the start of the match. In total, more than 2,000 paid entries were recorded, with tickets sold the previous days. Julie, a volunteer at the club, was delighted: “This whole crowd is incredible. »
0-0 at halftime
At 6:30 p.m., kick-off was given at the Roudourou stadium in Guingamp. AS Ginglin-Cesson tried during these 90 minutes to pass this eighth round of the Coupe de France. Opposite, FC Rouen also intended to seize their chance. Especially since the Normans are playing National. But the Briochins had a major asset: their supporters in the stands.
At halftime, the score was still 0-0 between the two teams. The locals, somewhat dominated in the game, played the counter-attack card to the fullest. The public gave their voice to push their players, while around a hundred Rouen supporters were also present.
Ginglin-Cesson broke down
Rouen broke the deadlock in the 57th minute thanks to a corner. A Normand player threw himself at the far post to deceive the Briochin goalkeeper and open the scoring. The public redoubled their efforts to support AS Ginglin-Cesson. But the Normans hit the nail on the head, with an unstoppable strike from the Rouen number 7 flush with Ginglin-Cesson's left post, in the 71st minute. 0 to 2 at Roudourou. Despite a great rebellion from the Briochins, with a beautiful free kick from Jean-Marie Taillard which hit the post, Rouen folded the match in the 88th minute, after a beautiful overflow on the right side, followed by a burst from the 15 Rouennais at the first post. 0 to 3 final score.
The Ginglin players were not unworthy. A clapping concluded this historic adventure for the club. The players, after thanking their supporters, left the field to a standing ovation from the public.
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