Mission accomplished for the DFCO, which qualifies for the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France. Friday November 29, 2024, the Dijonnais won 2-0 on the field of Chambéry, a National 3 team, two divisions below the National. A controlled match from the “Reds” – who played in blue – even if the score could have been higher.
Dijon has mastered its subject
DFCO could have opened the scoring in the first half. Ikanga hits the crossbar. On another action, his shot was deflected by the goalkeeper. Djaé also shines, but his shot suffers the same fate. We finally had to wait until the locker room returned to see the situation resolve. And not for long! From the 47th minute, a Savoyard defender lost the ball in front of his area. A huge individual error, Djaé takes advantage of it, steals the ball, and negotiates his face-to-face well. 1-0.
The DFCO then continues to have control, possession, but does not take shelter, at the potential mercy of a Chambéry counterattack. The opportunities multiply, Baptiste Ridira makes changes. The situation finally resolved in stoppage time. Following a counterattack, Parsemain shifted Ben Fredj, who scored into an empty goal. 2-0, Dijon will see the next round, the adventure ends for the Savoyards.
Draw Monday evening
The DFCO will know its opponent for the next round on Monday evening. The draw will be made at the beginning of the evening. These 32nd finals mark the entry into the running of Ligue 1 clubs. If it draws an elite team, the DFCO will be guaranteed to host Gaston-Gérard on the weekend of December 21.
Beyond the sporting aspect, this course in the Coupe de France has a financial stake, since in each round the clubs receive a bonus. By reaching the 32nd, the DFCO receives 25,000 euros. A cumulative total of 43,000 euros since the start of the course.
