An exceptional 4 out of 4 at 2e federal tour this Sunday, December 15! In the draw this Tuesday noon at the FFF headquarters marking the entry into the running of the Arkema Premier League clubs, the Pays de la Loire League will be represented by its 3 national level clubs (Le Mans FC, Angers Croix-Blanche -photo below- and ESOF La Roche sur Yon – photo above)but also by its last representative in the accession jump-off last June, Orvault Sports (R1F Absolis).
It’s a high score that says a lot about the great performance of the Orvaltaises. Opposed to Le Havre (D1) at the start of 2024 in this same event, Damien Bonnin’s players offered themselves a new ticket for the 32e final on January 12, 2025 by largely dominating Limoges, R1 club from Nouvelle-Aquitaine (7-2). Yet led from the start, then rejoined at 2-2, the Orvaltaises relied in particular on their attacker, top scorer in the R1F last year, Catherine Karadjov, author of a quadruple (20e44e60e90e). After eliminating Bordeaux, ESOF La Roche once again eliminated a big name in women’s Football, Soyaux, thanks to 2 goals after the break from Ilona Pierre-Jean and Maylis Hamoniau. Logic also respected for Le Mans FC, winner of Saint-Denis, a division below, with a score of 4-1 (double from Maeva Salomon). Facing the little thumb of AS Seizième, in Paris, the Angevines de la Croix-Blanche qualified thanks to the only goal from Ophélie Mareau after the break. A flawless performance for our 4 representatives before welcoming the elite teams, which of course now includes FC Nantes…
