French Cup. For FR Haguenau, a painful terminus against Dunkirk

In front of more than 2000 spectators, FR Haguenau, which is fighting for its survival in National 2, did much better than resisting the professionals from Dunkirk who are scrapping to access Ligue 1.

Tough duels

Fifteen seconds of play have barely elapsed when the FRH sets the Sports Park on fire with its first attack when the Loumouamou rocket gets a corner. Shot by Hintenoch, it is cleared by USL Dunkerque (USLD) but the tone is set and it is admirable.

The “Maritimes” quickly point out that they also have fangs: Courtet beats Schneider but the goal is refused for offside (5^e ). The match is exciting, no one is watching each other and the duels are fierce.

Bur alerts Lawson but goalkeeper Jaouen has sniffed out the blow and comes out of his area to clear this hot ball (8^e ). Until the half hour mark, the FRH is on the back foot,…