On Saturday, Titouan Thomas was able to celebrate twice in a few minutes. When he allowed Laval to regain the advantage thanks to a superb half-volley (2-1, 85'), then when he scored the fifth and final shot on goal, synonymous with Tango's qualification for the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France.
An important moment for the 22-year-old Breton, starter at the start of the season before gradually losing his place. Entering in the 76th minute, when Stade Lavallois had “declined physically”, according to coach Olivier Frapolli, Plouisyen created new momentum against the Concarnois. “I liked Titouan’s entry,” Frapolli continued. He hasn't always made successful entries lately. Today (Saturday) it is decisive. It will give him confidence, and he needs it I think. » Comments validated by the main person concerned: “I have had a pretty bad time these last few weeks. We spoke with the coach, I knew what I had to do. »
A 32nd final against Saint-Brieuc
His goal, the second of the season, ignited the Francis-Le Basser stadium. “I see that the ball will have a little bounce. I decided to wait for it to bounce back a bit to hit it,” says the former French youth international, who is in his second season in Mayenne. “It's not my best, because I scored a free kick from distance in the Netherlands (he played for Ado Den Haag, in the second division). But that's a close second. »
In the previous round, against Vitré (N3), Titouan Thomas hit the bar in the final moments, before Laval qualified on penalties. Already, he had wanted to shoot in fifth position. “I left it with Aymeric (Faurand-Tournaire, who played at Stade Brestois) for his premiere. » This time, he presented himself against Antoine Philippon. And didn't tremble. Laval came through in difficulty, and the Breton scored points. Enough to imagine a return to Brittany for the 32nd finals. “In Saint-Brieuc, it wouldn’t be bad to play against my old club! » Response Monday evening.
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