After opening the score, the Amiens pros were eliminated by Thaon (1-2) in the round of 32 of the French Football Cup. For the resident of National 3, the adventure continues. The Vosges dream of Ligue 1: Paris, Marseille, Monaco, Lens… it doesn't matter.
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The Vosges are subscribed to exploits in the Coupe de France. Thaon proved it again on Saturday December 21 by overcoming Amiens at the end of a scenario which is the charm of this competition: the little one who manages to overthrow the favorite. “It was a crazy match, a Thaonnais match” exclaimed Wilfried Rother, the captain of ES Thaon at the end of the meeting at the microphone of France 3 Lorraine, “nothing is finished until the end. We give everything because there are people behind us. We adore each other, we love each other and we tell ourselves that it can't end like that. Our families, our friends… everyone came, it couldn't stop“.
We talked to each other in the locker room, we reenergized each other and we went for this victory
Romain Chouleur, ES Thaon coach
However, the Vosges found themselves trailing from the 20th minute. Urhoghide's uncrossed header deceives Rodringuez on a corner. “It's always frustrating to concede a goal from a set piece” analyzes Romain Chouleur, the coach of ES Thaon, “in the game, we created a few situations. We felt there was room. At half-time, it was complicated but we knew we could do it. We talked to each other in the locker room, we reenergized each other and we went for this victory“.
At the restart, ES Thaon immediately transformed its ambitions and equalized in the 46th minute through Petitpain. 84th minute, Lecoanet finally gives the locals the advantage with a shot from the right. The Vosges have achieved their feat, they will not let go. “I have extraordinary players and a public who pushed us, thank you to them” adds Romain Choleur, “I think that overall in the match, it was deserved. It's a pleasure and it's a great pride for the club“.
Since the arrival of Romain Chouleur at its head in 2017, ES Thaon played its third 32nd round of the Coupe de France in four years this Saturday. Heading this year to the 16th finals. “We have already had some great courses but I told the players that I wanted this year to be the most beautiful.” admits Romain Choleur. “It was the third time we played Amiens” said Nicolas Clasadonte, president of the club, “beauty is for us. Amiens is a professional club. They also wanted this qualification. Trailing 1-0, it was very complicated but I saw that the boys fought hard and absolutely wanted to get something. Even with a Ligue 2 opposite, it's the Coupe de France lady. We love it and we hope it continues“.
The draw for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France will take place this Sunday evening. “We always hope for bigger: Paris, Marseille, Lens“for the president,”I hope the boys will have a great memory of the Coupe de France. In Thaon, it’s a bit like our trademark“. “We have always stuck to professional clubs because we manage to find values and resources” continues Romain Choleur, “Paris, Marseille, Monaco, we dream of it“.
