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Nicolas Claich
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Dec 19 2024 at 2:03 p.m.
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Benjamin Nivet had a heavy hand, this Thursday, December 19, 2024, for the two clubs of Caen (Calvados) still in the running Gambardella Cupthe French youth cup (U18). The former midfielder Stade Malherbe Caenin charge of the draw for the 1/32 finals, notably spoiled the players of the Maladrerie.
La Maladrerie will host Paris Saint-Germain
Tom Auger’s players will have the formidable privilege of welcoming the Paris Saint-Germain. “We are delighted, whether it is me, my staff, the players in the group or even the people at the club in general!” enthuses the Malay coach. It promises a great party for the club! It will be an opportunity to bring together young people, old people, an entire neighborhood, an entire club behind our U18s and it’s magnificent! »
“Pride and joy mix”
Tom Auger had his wish granted.
Before the draw, I said that one of the five professional clubs present in our hat would be magnificent. That’s the case, I have a feeling of pride and joy mixed together, it’s great! Personally, as an educator, it’s this kind of match that we live for! It’s not every day that we get the chance to play this kind of team!
Fifth in Regional 1, the Maladiens will have a hard time facing the Parisians, 2nd in the national championship. After a few days of rest for the Christmas holidays, Terry leboulanger and his partners will prepare for this shock from December 27. “We’re going to prepare this without pressure!” Everything is possible, it’s still a football match! », concludes Tom Auger.
Stade Malherbe facing Lens
Stade Malherbe, for its part, will not have it easy either. The Caennais, winners of Gonfreville (4-1) in the previous round will receive the Racing Club de Lenswhich they have just beaten (3-2), Wednesday December 18, in the national championship. The Malherbistes are in 3rd position in the ranking, while the Lensois occupy 6th place.
The matches will be played on Sunday January 12, 2025.
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