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Le Petit-Poucet from the Toulouse suburbs inherited the jackpot this Monday evening, December 2, with the reception of the Monegasques the weekend before Christmas. Atmosphere in the clubhouse during the draw.
Superlatives, each as laudatory as the next, were flying into everyone's mouths. No one spoke of bad luck at the end of this draw but only of happiness. The clubhouse room brought together players, managers, supporters to be in the front row and above all present for something that would prove unprecedented. But before knowing the future opponent, L'Union/Saint-Jean (R1) knew that he was not in the hat of PSG (remember Revel) while being Petit-Poucet. The desire to meet a great one was in everyone's mind. “Rather than knowing about the elimination in anonymity, I prefer to go out through the front door” proclaimed Nicolas, director well aware of the progress of the draw.
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As the teams were given balls, he counted the remaining formations. “We are sure to receive, there is no more Nationale 3.” And then, a broad smile brightened up his face. “Wow, we are sure to meet a Ligue 1, that’s all that’s left.” And when Monaco came out of the vase, it was an explosion of joy and hugs. Happiness in all its splendor. “As the rounds went by, my wish was to meet TFC, Saint-Étienne or Monaco.” Paul-Alexandre Cachart let his joy burst forth. He, who experienced the Tef Training Center, is already ready to face this team he is watching in the Champions League. “It’s fantastic, we can’t wait for this deadline. We’re going to enjoy these incredible moments.”
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At his side, Mathias Capdeville, current top scorer in the Coupe de France with 10 goals, doesn't want to stop there: “I'm going to score on a free kick and we're going to celebrate this goal at Victor-Hugo!”
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Out for some fresh air, USJFC captain and goalkeeper Fawzi Rabyi was already in the match. “It's hard to imagine this situation. Playing Monaco and its stars is a dream. No, there will be no pressure, just enjoy and prepare to have work (laughs).”
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The presidents, Jérôme Sudriez and Daniel Nadalin, could have a smile. “After the Royalty of Versailles, we are going to play the Prince. It is a huge reward for the club, we will leave with honors and images in our heads. We will prepare for this meeting tomorrow by meeting those responsible for the Stadium and the Sept-Deniers. We're going to put our knowledge to work, sportingly it's fabulous but there's also the financial side which is far from negligible.”
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Right next door, another manager was already planning what happened next. “The Prince will leave us the recipe.” And the coach in all this? Grégory Sorroche is aware that the next few days will be complicated for everyone, there will be a lot of requests.
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“We will be facing what is best. The work is not identical even if the ball remains round. The objective will be to give the best image of the club and to respect football. I think that our journey will be stop at this turn but there is only happiness Symbolically I will act for Sadium, but, there, I have no control.” The weekend of December 21-22 will mark the history of the club and will contain, for everyone, only unforgettable moments.
