Undefeated for many months in all competitions, LOSC faces FC Rouen 1899 for its entry into the Coupe de France, its last outing of the calendar year.
Where and how to follow the meeting?
Engaged in a crazy series of sixteen consecutive matches without defeat, in all competitions, LOSC is preparing to experience a particular challenge. Far from the Champions League games, his men are launching into the Coupe de France with opposition against a club from lower divisions: FC Rouen 1899 (N1). The Normandy team, which got used to exploits last season, awaits the Mastiffs with certain impatience.
This meeting, scheduled for this Friday, December 20 at 9 p.m., will be broadcast on the antennas of BeIN Sports. If you do not have a subscription to this platform, and you do not make the trip, you can enjoy a friendly atmosphere between supporters at our partner restaurant / pub: At Office V2 located at 21 avenue Avenir at Heron Parc, 59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq.
The kick-off of this opposition will be given by
Stéphanie Frappart (41 years old) at 9 p.m. The fifth best referee of the 2023-2024 season will be accompanied by her sidekicks: Mikael Berchebru et Steven Torregrossa along the sidelines and Aurélien Grizonfourth referee. During her career, she managed ten matches for the Lille team, for an overall record very positive six wins and three draws against a single defeat. For their part, the Rouennais are in balance with a victory, a draw and a loss in three matches.
Historical
FC Rouen, who finished 7th on their return to the 3rd tier of French football last season, are currently 9th at the break. This first part of the exercise was marked by a change of coach. A few weeks ago, Régis Brouard replaced Maxime d’Ornano. Since then, the Red Devils have been undefeated with 4 victories in 4 matches.
The latest results of FC Rouen 1899
- Rouen – QRM: 2-0, December 6 in National
- Ginglin Cesson – Rouen : 0-3, November 30 in the Coupe de France
- Bourg en Bresse – Rouen : 0-1, November 22nd
- Rouen – Boulogne: 3-1, November 8
- Dijon – Rouen: 1-0, November 1
The last time that LOSC faced FC Rouen 1899 was also in the Coupe de France, in 1993. The two clubs have often been pitted against each other in this prestigious competition.
The last meetings between the two clubs in the Coupe de France
- 1993 – 32es: Rouen – LOSC: 1-0 in 1993 (32nd finals of the Coupe de France)
- 1989 – 16th round: LOSC victory 4-0 in the first leg, defeat 0-1 in the return
- 1985 – 8th: LOSC victory 2-1 in the first leg, then 0-0 in the return
- 1983 – quarterfinals: LOSC victory 2-0 in the first leg, defeat 0-1 in the return
Summary of a last meeting
FC Rouen 1899 is a surly club, often very eye-catching during these Coupe de France games. Last season, his men had also achieved a great epic by successively eliminating Toulouse FC, then AS Monaco on penalties (1-1; 6-5, tab) to reach the quarter-finals of the competition. However, everything did not start well for the Red Devils, trailing after a penalty scored by Balogun in the first period (35′). The reaction was, however, immediate with Bassin, who equalized (45+4′) following a free kick from Ahmad Allée. The half-time score and the final score were tied (1-1). AS Monaco, eliminated on penalties, was shaken up in the second period, notably with a post hit by the Rouennais.
Be wary therefore, the spans of the Robert-Diochon Stadium still remember these exploits and intend to relive them in the years to come.
