Yesterday evening the continuation and end of the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France took place. Before QRM and US Saint-Philbert de Grand-Lieu (N3) faced each other, many surprises occurred. Saint-Brieuc (N2) took out the HAC (L1), Thaon (N3) eliminated Amiens (L2), Cannes (N2) kept Grenoble (L2) out of its way. The whole challenge for David Carré's team was therefore not to fall into the trap. What they managed to do. Thanks to two goals from Isaac Tshipamba in the last ten minutes, the Leopards won 0-2, thus securing their ticket to the 16th finals. The draw took place following the 5:30 p.m. meetings, QRM will host SCO Angers (L1) in mid-January.
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Was the magic of the Coupe de France going to work a second time for US Saint-Philbert de Grand-Lieu, an amateur club member of the 5th division, which presented itself on the road to QRM? In the previous round, Pau FC (L2) had paid the price for the courage and determination of this team. For QRM, we therefore had to approach this match seriously. The starting lineup aligned by David Carré went in this direction. Many regular starters were present at the start of this game, only Jordan Leborgne was left to rest. Find out more about the starting team below.
The first half put both teams on track as we might have expected. Even if USP got into their match well, it was the Leopards who found themselves in the best situations. In turn, Dali-Amar, Tshipamba and Fortuné tried their hand at striking, without success. Isaac hit the post on a cross-shot, Belka and Yassin lit fuses which fled the frame, or lacked precision to worry the opposing goalkeeper. On the other side of the field, Pierre Patron was not worried.
It was therefore necessary to adjust the focus in the second half. Last 45 minutes which were intended to be more choppy, taking place in a false rhythm. The locals knew well that time was on their side, seeking to win in a penalty shootout, the memories of which against Pau FC were fresh enough to give them hope of winning. After the hour of play, the QRM staff chose to make numerous changes. Exit Bouekou-Sylva-Fortuné-Dali-Amar & Owusu, entries on the lawn of Leborgne-Adekalom-Jarju-Pirringuel & Chibani. Yankuba who was also making his comeback from injury.
The new blood did good, revitalized the Rouge & Jaune, who finally managed to make the difference. In the space of five minutes, in the 82nd and 87th minutes, Isaac Tshipamba scored a liberating double for an entire club. When the final whistle blew, our players could exult, they were well qualified for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.
The draw did not take long to be carried out, since it took place just before the clash between RC Lens and Paris-Saint-Germain. You read it in the title of this article, the Leopards will have the difficult task of eliminating a Ligue 1 club in the next round, with the reception of SCO Angers. A very beautiful display reminiscent of the 16th final of US Quevilly in 2012, when Régis Brouard's team won 1-0 against the Noir & Blanc, at the time residents of Ligue 2. will history repeat itself? See you on Tuesday January 14 or Wednesday January 15 to find out. Until then, our players have the right to a well-deserved vacation. They will return to training on January 1, for a first official match in 2025 scheduled for Friday January 10 against Versailles. The meeting will take place at the Stade Walter Luzi in Chambly, relocated because Jean Bouin is hosting a rugby match the next day.
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