Chaumont FC supporters there despite the defeat

Chaumont football club (CFC) lost 3 goals to 2 on Saturday November 16 at the Georges-Dodin stadium. This 7^e French Cup tour held no surprises despite the encouragement of nearly 700 supporters.

Chaumont FC (CFC) supporters believed in it until the end. But even if the magic of the Coupe de France made the Chaumontais grow wings (6^e division), the Chaumontais are eliminated after an epic match against the Grand Ouest association Lyonnaise football club (Goal FC) 3 goals to 2, team of 4^e division.

The locals were able to benefit from the crowds of the big days, since 624 fans made the trip for this 7^e Coupe de France round. Just before the start of the match, Claude and Marc are confident: “Go to penalties, that would be good. We are already proud that they have reached this stage of the competition.”

The stands are gradually filling up with visitors, the predictions are 2-1, 1-0, a close match, the games are open…

The first chants are heard: “To arms!” », “We are the Chaumontais and we are going to win! », “He who does not jump is not Chaumontais-ais! “. Margaux, Chloé and Kévin came with friends. “It’s a question of dynamics. Goal FC is not in good shape in the championship unlike Chaumont,” explains Margaux.

Shorts, souvenirs and children singing for Chaumont FC

“Here we go, come on!” “. The match begins and the hearts of football lovers race. Chaumont responds, the applause from the supporters is numerous, but the players are not rewarded and return to the locker room with a score of 3-1 against them.

At half-time, for some players from the Sarrey-Montigny club who made the trip, hope was in order. “We believe it, but on December 25 [en référence à Noël]it’s still a long time away. Afterwards, it’s true that the Chaumont goal restarts the match and has many surprises in store,” Yanis hopes.

Same story for Stéphane: “We were too wait-and-see on the three goals. Their number 7 hurts us and we gave him too much freedom.”

At the end of the meeting, certain supporters had the privilege of collecting a jersey or shorts from the CFC players. An honor and a unique moment of sharing like for Ethan, 10 years old: “I’m happy, because a player gave me his shorts”.

While others were content to praise the atmosphere created by the young audience. “When the little ones started singing and the adults followed, it was beautiful,” mention Bernadette and Jean-Luc. The prefectural ambitions end in the 7th round of the most beautiful national competition. See you next year to dream of an epic French Cup at the Georges-Dodin stadium.

Julien Voirin

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