The clash of extremes of 7e round of the Coupe de France between Obernai (Regional 2) and the professionals of FC Metz (Ligue 2) will finally be played without the presence of Lorraine supporters. The match is scheduled for Saturday, November 16 at 1:45 p.m. at the municipal stadium.
“Active supporter groups” have given up going to Bas-Rhin due to a prefectural supervisory decree which imposes a compulsory meeting point as well as travel “by bus and minibus only”, indicate our colleagues of the Lorraine Republican. On the Obernai side, we explain that they would not have been able to find available buses.
Strict measures had been taken to avoid clashes
Prefectural and municipal decrees had been announced to prohibit the presence of supporters in the city center and the wearing of jerseys or scarves in the colors of Metz outside the visitor parking area in the stadium. A separate entrance was planned from the Cosec car park, with refreshment bar (non-alcoholic) and separate toilets. Measures taken due to fears of clashes with supporters of the Strasbourg Racing club, a strong rivalry between the ultras of the two clubs.
Just under 200 places still available
However, the security system will not be reduced. On the other hand, the 150 tickets reserved for Messins will be put back on sale. And this will make it possible to better distribute the 3,000 spectators expected around the municipal stadium, including 500 in the stands.
This Wednesday evening, including the places put back on sale, there were just under 200 tickets left (€8 per place). The ticket office will still be open at the clubhouse Thursday (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Friday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). There will be no sales on match day.
Please note that the grills will open at 11:45 a.m. and that the club will offer light meals (hot sandwiches, merguez, white sausages and snacks).
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