5th Round Coupe de France Shakes Up with Underdog Wins and Heavy Defeats

The 5th round of the 2025 Coupe de France was marked by significant upsets and compelling performances across various French regions. A standout result was US Alençon's upset victory over FC Rouen, securing a 1-0 win that Coach Vincent Laigneau hailed for the team's intensity and solid defense. Other Normandy teams, including Granville (5-0 win over Agneux), US Avranches (5-2 win against Cherbourg), and SU Dives Cabourg (7-1 victory versus Pont Audemer), advanced comfortably. However, Quevilly Rouen faced a tougher challenge, narrowly beating Villedieu 2-1. Stade Malherbe Caen clinched their spot after a dramatic 2-1 last-minute win against AG Caen, while 18 Normandy clubs remain in the tournament as the draw for the 6th round is set for Wednesday in Bois-Guillaume.

Elsewhere, L’Avenir Foot Lozère was eliminated by Blagnac, losing narrowly 1-0 after a tightly contested match where Blagnac scored just before halftime. AFL's coach, Nabil Zanina, emphasized the team's focus shifting to the league following their Cup exit.

SC Anduze suffered a heavy 0-7 defeat against US Castanet. Despite an initial strong start, a red card to Anduze's Willer shifted momentum, allowing Castanet to dominate the second half and score six additional goals. Anduze will now turn its attention back to their league fixtures.

These results highlight a dynamic and unpredictable Coupe de France 5th round, featuring remarkable underdog achievements and stark contrasts in team performances across France.