RC Strasbourg validated its ticket for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France by winning 3-0 on the pitch at the Stade de l'Épopée against a valiant team from Calais, residents of National 3. The Alsatians, despite a hesitant start to the match, were able to demonstrate their superiority in the second half. The first half was marked by good resistance from Calais, well organized defensively and supported by an excellent Nicolas Level in goal. The Calais goalkeeper notably stopped an attempt from Sékou Mara and repelled several dangerous crosses. Strasbourg was also saved by its goalkeeper Karl-Johan Johnsson, imperial against a penalty from Luca Pelissier in the 38th minute.
Mara takes the break for the Alsatians
After a frustrating first period for the visitors, Strasbourg found the fault on a set piece. In the 57th minute, Andrey Santos, forgotten to mark a corner from Eduard Sobol, opened the scoring with a powerful header. This goal freed the Alsatians, who then intensified their domination. The second goal arrived in the 73rd minute, the result of great collective action. Marvin Senaya, who had just come on, delivered a powerful cross from the right. After a rough clearance from Nicolas Level, Sékou Mara, an opportunist, finished from close range by tackling with his left foot. Despite their combativeness and the support of their public, the Calaisiens never managed to reverse the trend against a well-established Ligue 1 team. Strasbourg, serious and diligent, qualified without trembling, widening the gap one last time through Mara, once again (90th), and confirming its status as favorite against a courageous N3 team.
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To summarize
For the last match of the day in the Coupe de France, Strasbourg did the job seriously against Calais. Rosenior's men built on their success in the second half to qualify for the round of 16 of the competition.
