This Wednesday, January 15, hundreds of FC Espaly supporters boarded for Clermont-Ferrand. They are going to support their National 3 team against the Parisian ogre, PSG for their round of 16 match of the Coupe de France. With their boundless energy, these fans are ready to do anything to make this meeting an unforgettable event.
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This Wednesday, January 15, at 9 a.m. sharp, a wind of madness is blowing across Espaly-Saint-Marcel in Haute-Loire. Nearly fifty supporters, flags in hand and scarves around their necks, gathered to embark on an extraordinary adventure. Their destination? The Marcel-Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand. Their mission? Support their team, FC Espaly, little thumbs up against PSG, the ogre of Ligue 1, for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. A match which, for these fans, feels like a dream come true. “It’s great for us. Playing PSG is a dream. A Christmas present, even, confides Michel, a fervent supporter of the National 3 club. “Whatever the result, it’s going to be a party. PSG is a big club, we have few chances, but you never know”he said, his eyes shining with excitement.
“We have to show that we are festive!”
On board, songs, laughter and a strong atmosphere of camaraderie. These enthusiasts brought 3,000 scarves, 1,000 flags, 15,000 claps and three XXL banners in the club colors, red and black. Before departure, a confident supporter expresses his optimism: “We're going to crush them on the penalty spot, I'm sure of it!” he exclaims, all smiles.
FC Espaly supporters, on their way to Clermont-Ferrand, to support their team against PSG in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France, this Wednesday January 15.
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© Elodie Monnier / FTV
Armelle, another supporter, shares her excitement: “We never thought we would experience this match. For us, this is exceptional! We've been thinking about it for 15 days and that's it, here we are! It’s the big day!”
Laurent, a volunteer at FC Espaly, is in charge of organizing the trip. He specifies: “We left to set up the decoration for the match at the Marcel-Michelin stadium. We have a lot of work. It's going to be a long day, but it's an important moment, we have to show that we're celebrating!”
“This is going to be the best day of my life”
Marc, another supporter, shows total confidence in the future of the club: “The Auvergne people know how to receive. We're going to put up our banners. We will put everything in place so that the players are well. Afterwards, we're going to set a fire with all our friends in the stadium. This match is incredible for the club. Now we have to go to the end! I believe in it! We're going to draw: 1 all. And victory on penalties”he announces, full of optimism.
Head to the Marcel-Michelin stadium for these FC Espaly supporters.
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© Elodie Monnier / FTV
Finally, Pachou, a young supporter, does not hide his pride: “It's a dream. Since I was 5 years old, I have supported the club, seeing it play against Paris is incredible. This is going to be the best day of my life. I want my team to show PSG that we are not goats, regardless of the division gap. I want to see tackles, intensity!”
This first festive journey is only the beginning: this afternoon, ten other buses will reach the Auvergne capital, carrying with them 600 supporters ready to set the Marcel-Michelin stadium on fire.
