Heavy sanction for Lens after the fight in the Women's French Cup, the club appeals

Excluded during the Coupe de France match against Roubaix-Wervicq, Lens player Emma Smaali was suspended for eight firm matches by the disciplinary committee. Far too much for RC Lens who made the decision to appeal.

After qualifying in Rouen, the women's team of Racing Club de Lens faced Roubaix-Wervicq on Sunday, December 15, as part of the second federal round of the Coupe de France. At the end of an incredible match, the Lensoises were eliminated by the D3 team.

A bloody nose, a red and a heavy sanction for Smaali

In addition to the poor performance, the Sang et Or will not forget the context. Caught in a general fight when she came to separateEmma Smaali was excluded from the match just before half-time. At the end of this episode, the Lensoise leaves the field with a bloody nose. Conversely, Roubaix received two reds during this fight. During the second period, the Roubaix-Wervicq club received a third red card.

However, the disciplinary committee took the decision to impose the heaviest sanction on the Lens player who had nevertheless come to calm things down before taking a first blow but who is therefore suspended for eight firm matches. RC Lens does not intend to stop there and has appealed. On the Roubaix-Wervicq side, the commission decided to impose seven match suspensions on each of the two Roubaisiennes.