Laval with forceps against an R1, Haguenau creates the feat, it passes for Troyes and Bastia

This is the magic of the Coupe de France, according to the cliché and time-honored formula. At the start of these 32nd finals which will see the L1 clubs enter the fray tomorrow, there are a few surprises to be noted. The first took place on the side of Haguenau, resident of National 2, who literally hit Boulogne, second in National 1 (4-1). The Haguenovians owe their merit to no one other than themselves, but can still give thanks to Delins, sent off in the 15th minute of play opposite. Haguenau will therefore see the 16th. At the same time, Bastia enforced the hierarchy by dismissing RC Saint-Joseph, the last representative of Martinique (5-0).

The rest after this ad

Annecy won painfully against GOAL FC, relying on an own goal from Tanard in stoppage time (1-2, 90+3rd), while Troyes, 13th in Ligue 2, surprised everyone by correcting Metz, 4th in the same championship (3-0). Ripart scored twice, and the revelation Cyriaque Irié also scored. For its part, Laval scared itself by winning on penalties against SA Mérignacais, resident of R1 (0-0, 3-4 tab), while Dijon took the door in the same exercise against Espaly, N3 formation (1-1, 5-4 tab), which also creates the feat.