She rocked the most tender hours of En Avant Guingamp. In 1973, in 1997, in 2009 and even in 2014, the Coupe de France delivered grandiose sensations to supporters of the Rouge et Noir. The EAG has built its history through the Old Lady and on the banks of the Trieux, everyone waits to relive such emotions every season.
The 16th, a first since 2018-2019
Thanks to its qualification against Caen in December, En Avant is preparing to experience its first round of 16 since 2018-2019. And little by little, the people of Guingamp begin to dream of a new, radiant route when it comes time to welcome Sochaux on Tuesday evening (8:45 p.m.). A National resident, or hierarchically lower by one division.
“I am wary because it is always when we tell ourselves that the team opposite is weaker that we can be surprised,” observes Tristan Belleguic, the president of the Kop Rouge, delighted to have this match at home . During the week, it's better to be able to go there. »
“I live 1 hour 40 minutes from Guingamp, but I will be there”
No question, therefore, of going wild in the stands. But obviously to give voice. “I'm happy that we're playing against Sochaux because it's also a social club,” underlines Arnaud Toudic, vice-president of Kalon. There has to be a fiery atmosphere.” Because the match is being played in Roudourou, the motivation is great. “As someone who lives an hour and forty hours from Guingamp, I sometimes have trouble coming during the week for the championship. But for the Coupe de France, I will be there, assures Alexandre Le Gallo, volunteer in the EAG communications department on match evenings. The Cup is thrilling.”
“Attract a Ligue 1 team to Roudourou”
These moments inevitably give depth to a season. They allow you to leave the daily life of Ligue 2 for matches that are out of the ordinary. From a trap at an amateur club to a prestigious evening. “It could be an opportunity to attract a Ligue 1 team to Roudourou,” said Yoan Urvoy, a subscriber supporter in the East side stand. And in one match, Guingamp can compete. »
Seeing EAG qualify against Sochaux to take on an elite club is of course the wish of many En Avant fans. “The Cup is the great stories of Guingamp. So playing against a Ligue 1 and beating them would be the best,” imagines Arnaud Toudic. Like in 2009, for example. “It was the year I started to love the club. And the match in Toulouse, in the semi-final, really had an impact on me, remembers Tristan Belleguic. I would also like to relive a derby, like last year against Rennes. » But the Rouge et Noir will first have to get rid of Sochaux and Alexandre Le Gallo's wish will then be granted. That of “winning to be in the draw for the next round. It’s excitement every time.”
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