It is at the Louis-Sanguin stadium, Saturday November 30 at 5 p.m., that the Racing players will play their 8th round of the Coupe de France against a National 2 team, Le Puy Foot 43, quarter-finalist of this event last season, only beaten by Rennes (1-3). A real challenge for Jean-Bernard Reboul's players.
It's a big day for RCO Agde (National 3), which welcomes Saturday November 30 at 5 p.m., at Louis-Sanguin, the Puy Foot 43 team (National 2), for the 8th round of the Cup from France. At this stage, Racing is not favorite against a big engine from the N2 championship, undefeated since the start of the season, but all hopes are allowed.
No complexes, Agde also has arguments
This is the message that coach Jean-Bernard Reboul has conveyed in recent days, particularly during the first video session, which we were able to attend. The technician who made no secret of wanting to somewhat “break the routine” of a week during which the Red and Black trained in the morning twice, which is unusual to say the least. “I want this week to be different, for you to live it to the fullest”reminded those who know the importance of understanding this type of event as best as possible, particularly on an emotional level.
Facing the screen, the technician constantly warned his players of the dangers lurking everywhere on the pitch. Particularly in attack, where Le Puy, quarter-finalist in this same competition last season (3-1 defeat against Stade Rennais) has solid arguments. “But one on one, each of you can compete.”he tempered. “I know you're going to show a beautiful face, don't lose sight of the fact that it's possible. The party is going to be great, it's your moment. I want people to talk about you, about the club, you deserve it .”
Thomas Ghalem facing his former teammates
Facing them, the Agathois will find a familiar face in the person of Thomas Ghalem, who wore the Racing jersey last season and who also happens to be the cousin of “JB” Reboul. The Puy player who is waiting “to a match with a lot of intensity, on a pitch which I think will not be easy, against a team which will not give up until the end.” Courage and self-sacrifice, these are the two driving forces of an RCOA which must believe in it more than ever.
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