explosion of joy after the historic qualification of Dives-Cabourg

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« The SU Dives-Cabourgit is a big family. This fervor and this jubilationprove it to us again this evening,” smiles Patrick, a loyal supporter, with a joyful heart.

Saturday evening, on the pitch of the Heurtematte stadiumthe historic qualification of SU Dives-Cabourg in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France, after its 2-0 victory against Saint-Denis FC, gave rise to a big popular party on the lawn.

A victory celebrated with songs, hugs and smiles… and by a real communion between players and supporters. “That’s real life, that’s real Football. It is a sharing of emotion : this evening I am proud to be Divais and Cabourgeais, this evening we are one,” the coach shared on the microphone, Philippe Clement,his voice full of emotion, surrounded by the mayors of the two municipalities.

“It’s a club apart”

It is not for nothing that the club decided to remove the number 12 from the jerseys and to reserve it for its supporters. For 90 minutes (and even more), SU Dives-Cabourg supporters gave their voice to carry Philippe Clément's men to victory. “I started playing football at that club when I was very young. Today, seeing a journey like that is legendary. It is a family clubthat’s everything we love. Just listen to the vibe», says Mario, 19, with passion, his club scarf firmly in hand.

A little further on, Sam shares: “It’s a club apartwith real values, a very family club which brings together many social classes. We feel good there, the atmosphere is good, the 3rd half too! “. A love of the club, and its identity, shared by the mayor of Dives-sur-Mer, Pierre Mouraret dressed in club colors:

Football is in the DNA of Dives and the history of its Tréfimétaux factory. It was the factory workers who started this club. Since then, this story has continued. I am very happy to see our young people with stars in their eyes, it gives a sense of conviviality and collectiveness.

Take the club to the next round

Around the field, the afternoon match had a special taste for some, as for Laurent Le Chevalierwho had participated in the incredible epic of SU Dives in the Coupe de France, in 1999. “This new adventurefor the club is obviously close to my heart, he confides. We tell ourselves that they can surpass our record, and that's what we all want. It is the adventure of a club, of an emblematic coach, of an entire city . For the player I was, that's a lot of souvenirsand to support him as I am, it's a lot of emotion».

A shared emotionby everyone, at the final whistle, on a field that has become the scene of all emotions. “We are ready for the 16th, we are impatiently waiting for the draw now,” says a supporter, her daughter on her shoulders. “We're going to need you all in the next round», invites the coach. A craze that is not about to die down for the club and the two cities.

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