We could fear this Wednesday in Épinal that the cold was going to get the better of this 16e final between Thaon and Racing, as was the case the day before in Haguenau. It was finally a thick fog which enveloped the Cité des Images at the end of the afternoon, sowing doubt. But the match delegates did not consider that the conditions for playing football were not met.
There was therefore a kick-off, even if we doubt that “Kalle” Johnsson, the Racing goalkeeper in the Cup, could have distinguished Raphaël Rodriguez, his Vosges counterpart. What can we say about the supporters who paid for a ticket and were placed behind the goals, beyond the athletics track which borders the playing field.
Rayane Messi stings twice, in vain
In this twilight atmosphere, this match was a trap for Strasbourg. Despite everything, Liam Rosenior has decided to rotate his squad, the British coach not fielding any of the eleven starters…
