Coupe de France 7th Round: Cannes Eliminated, Tight Clashes Await in Upcoming Matches

The 7th round of the 2025 Coupe de France featured surprising results and keenly anticipated fixtures. AS Cannes, last year's semi-finalists, faced an early exit after a 1-2 home loss to Annecy. Cannes conceded early to Alexis Casadei in the 5th minute and then again through Axel Drouhin before El Mehdi Boussaïd scored a free-kick just before halftime. Despite efforts in the second half, Cannes could not equalize and will now shift focus to promotion ambitions for the National league. Meanwhile, Grenoble advanced by defeating Olympique de Villefontaine 3-0, highlighted by a hat-trick from Moussa Djitté.

Other fixtures set to captivate attention include FC Montceau Bourgogne hosting L’Etrat la Tour Sportif, with Montceau unbeaten across all competitions and aiming for a deep cup run and promotion to National 3. Coach Lionel Large remains cautious, acknowledging L’Etrat's strong run including a National 2 team knockout.

In a regional R1 clash, US Raon L'Etape, the only surviving team from Vosges, takes on Still-Mutzig. Both teams sit third in their groups, promising a balanced, competitive match.

Finally, Plouvorn, buoyed by Théo Guillou's recent hat-trick, prepares to face AS Vitré. Historically, Plouvorn has reached the 8th round several times but never beyond the 32nd finals; they approach this game with confidence and an underdog spirit to progress further.

These matches underline the intrigue and unpredictability of the Coupe de France as clubs from varying levels battle for advancement in the storied tournament.