“We never have the perfect match, but we get close”

Le Mans coach Patrick Videira spoke after his team qualified for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France on the Marmande pitch (R2) this Sunday, December 22.

« I think everything came together to make it a trap. You shouldn't give them anything, you shouldn't let them hope. That's what we did. We never have the perfect match, but we are getting closer tonight (this Sunday). They are turning a corner. I told them that we had to put in one last push to go on vacation with a free mind, and give ourselves the opportunity for an exciting month of January. »

Le Mans FC will host another National team during the round of 16 of the competition, Valenciennes.

Goals: Lauray (5'), Rabillard (10'), Voyer (33'), Vula (36', 49', 54'), Matumona (83').

Le Mans FC : Hatfout – Matumona, Lamgahez, Eyoum, Voyer, Burlet – Lauray (Tronchet, 60'), Rossignol (Caro, 72') – Vula (Gueye, 72'), Bernardeau (Calodat, 60'), Rabillard (Amir, 60 '). Coach : Patrick Videira.

FC Marmande 47 : Tchagouni – Bantoi – Bertrand (Benhadouche, 76') – Compper – Kim Jio – Yatchet (Evain, 87') – Antony (Clemente, 76') – Rabord – Ewelik – Diallo – Lother (Boucif, 60'). Coach : Nicolas Couderc Flores.

Source: Ouest-France