No fear like facing Croix. Traveling to the Stade Degouve Brabant in Arras, the VAFC won (0-2). They qualify for the 8th round of the Coupe de France without convincing against a team of Regional 1. We come back to the meeting.
Ahmed Kantari’s VAFC qualified
In a match where Valenciennes took time to get into it, the Arrageois showed themselves aggressive from the start. The first half was feverish on the Valenciennes side with no real chances to report. On a pitch that is difficult to maneuver, Ahmed Kantari's players did not find an opening in the first period but did not show any concern.
Upon returning from the locker room, the coach decides to bring in David Moké. A change which will be very important in Valenciennes' offensive play. From the 47th minute, Julien Masson took advantage of a second ball at the entrance to the penalty area. He adjusts his left foot and opens the scoring for the VAFC (1-0). Subsequently, the Valenciennes residents unleashed themselves and produced more races. Second alert for Arras after this strike from David Moké (47′) repelled by the goalkeeper. The game continues and VA seems close to making the break, particularly on this recovery from Haouari on the free kick from captain Rémy Boissier. The knockout goal will arrive in the 80th minute. Starting from deep, Makabi Lilepo aka Monsieur Coupe de France, took advantage of an error by the Arrageois defense, dribbled past the goalkeeper and scored in the empty goal.
Without convincing with ball control and being clinical, the VAFC reached the 8th round of the Coupe de France. It was also an opportunity to find Souleymane Basse on the field after long months of absence.
Arras – Valenciennes: 0-2
Scorers : Masson (47′), Lilepo (80′)
VAFC (4-4-2): Camara (g.)- Diamond (Low 67′), Niakate, Woudenberg, Sheep Lama (Lienard 67′) – Traoré, Moursou (Small 46′), Masson (Collet 90′), Boissier (c.) (Flamarion 77′) – Lilepo, Haouari
Substitutes: Michel, Lienard, Basse, Collet, Sissoko, Flamarion, Small
Absent: Dibassy, Louchet (injured)
Coach: Ahmed Kantari
Nicolas CASTEL-MARÉCHAL
Photo credits: Farouk Doukhi /Icon Sport
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