Canceled for security reasons, the meeting between Tours (R1) and Lorient (L2) will ultimately not be played. In a press release, the French Football Federation announced that the Ligue 2 player had qualified for the round of 16 without even playing the match. As a result of all this, it is the Merlus, leaders of L2, who will challenge Cannes in the next round.
The FFF press release
“Meeting this Monday, December 23, the Federal Commission of the Coupe de France rendered its decision concerning the 32nd final match Tours FC (R1) – FC Lorient (L2), initially scheduled for Saturday, December 21 at the Vallée du Cher stadium and finally canceled. The Commission held the Tours club responsible. The cancellation of the match was the direct consequence of a failure by the organizing club in terms of welcoming the public. The match was lost by penalty. FC Consequently, FC Lorient is qualified for the round of 16, scheduled for Wednesday January 15, 2025, and will travel to Cannes (N2).”
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To summarize
FC Lorient is officially qualified for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. Canceled for security reasons, the meeting between Tours (R1) and Lorient (L2) will ultimately not be played. In a press release, the French Football Federation announced that the Ligue 2 player had qualified for the round of 16 without even playing the match.
