Thibaut Simon, Media365, published on Sunday December 22, 2024 at 8:07 p.m.
Reims did not tremble on the road among the amateurs of Mutzig (1-3). Angers qualified by the narrowest of margins (0-1) in Bobigny while Auxerre was surprised at home (0-1) by Dunkirk, third in Ligue 2.
Surprise in Burgundy! AJ Auxerre, which brought down OM and held Lyon, PSG and Lens in check this season, will not see the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. Pelissier's players were eliminated by the surprising third in Ligue 2, Dunkerque. If the Auxerre coach had warned before this meeting that the Coupe de France should not be “overused”, it was the Maritimes who dominated the match by opening the score in the 26th minute. A shot repelled by Negrel, replacing Leon in the cages, who returned to Bardeli. More dangerous than its opponent, Dunkirk deserved its qualification and took its revenge. Last year, AJA eliminated Dunkirk at the same stage of the competition after the penalty shootout.
Reims and Angers qualified
Against the Alsatians of Mutzig, a Regional 1 team, Reims battled after the hour mark to win (1-3). Despite Gabriel Moscardo's opener, the locals equalized on the hour mark through Schall, giving hope to an entire stadium. But the 10th in Ligue 1 took the lead thanks to Diakhon (65th) and Sangui (76th). A logical victory. For its part, Angers relied on a goal from Lepaul to defeat FC Bobigny 93. In a complicated season, this qualification comes at the right time for the SCO.
Clermont and Caen leave, Le Mans takes a hit
On a snow-covered lawn, Sochaux, resident of National, offered Clermont after the penalty shootout. A flawless performance for the Francs-Comtois, who can thank their goalkeeper Mathieu Patouillet. The very young Sochaux goalkeeper saved Baaloudj's attempt and offered his audience a qualification for the next round. It is against another Ligue 2 team that Sochaux will have to measure themselves. A trip planned to Guingamp, winner of Caen. Nothing is going well for Stade Malherbe. In great difficulty in the championship with a 16th place synonymous with a play-off, the Norman club traveled to Roudourou. Despite Mendy's equalizer, Caen conceded a goal in stoppage time by Picard. On a counter well taken by Sidibe, the EAG midfielder placed the ball between Clementia's legs. Finally, the beautiful story of Little Thumb Marmande came to an end in front of Le Mans. Drafted for this round, the Regional 2 team fell to the Sarthois (0-7) with a hat-trick for Vula.
Results for Sunday December 22, 2024
Auxerre (L1) – Dunkirk (L2): 0-1
Bordeaux (N2) – Rennes (L1) : 1-4
Mutzig (R1) – Reims (L1) : 1-3
Saint-Etienne (L1) – Marseille (L1) : 0-4
Saint-Jean (R1) – Monaco (L1) : 1-4
FC Bobigny 93 (N2) – Angers (L1) : 0-1
Guingamp (L2) – Caen (L2): 2-1
Marmande (R2) – Le Mans (N1) : 0-7
Saint-Philbert (N3) – QRM (N1) : 0-2
Sochaux (N1) – Clermont (L2): 1-0 (after TAB)
Thionville (N2) – Valenciennes (N1): 2-3 (after TAB)
Lens (L1) – PSG (L1): 1-2 (after TAB)
