Coupe de France 8th Round Draw Set Amidst Historic Qualifiers and Dramatic 7th Round Upsets

The draw for the 8th round of the 2025 Coupe de France was announced, scheduling matches on November 28, 29, and 30 with 64 teams across multiple divisions competing. Notable fixtures include US Chauvigny facing Stade Poitevin FC, SO Romorantin-Lanthenay against Blois Foot 41, and a Ligue 2 clash between FC Annecy and Grenoble Foot 38. Other intriguing matchups are US Saint-Malo versus SC Bastia and AS Mazères Uzos Rontignon taking on FC Girondins de Bordeaux, highlighting the tournament's wide-ranging competitive scope from regional levels to Ligue 2 (source 146534).

Historically significant qualifications mark this stage. FC Périgny reached the 8th round for the first time after a dramatic penalty shootout win (4-2) over FC Saint-Méziery, following a 1-1 draw. Périgny's captain, Théo Delouche, expressed immense pride, declaring, "These are exceptional moments that remain etched for life," as his team prepares to host Sporting Club Beaucouzé next (source 146514).

Upsets dominated the previous round, with Blois Foot 41 (National 2) eliminating Ligue 2's Clermont Foot 63 after a tense 7-6 penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. Blois' president François Jacob praised his team's relentless motivation despite their recent league struggles and noted the upcoming local derby against Romorantin will be pivotal. Clermont's exit marks a significant shock as they were one of the higher-tier teams in the competition (sources 146522, 146518).

Other surprising results include AG Plouvorn's goalkeeper Aurélien Deniel scoring an acrobatic overhead kick to equalize in stoppage time against AS Vitré, eventually securing victory through penalties. This remarkable feat knocked out the undefeated AS Vitré and propelled AG Plouvorn forward (source 146507).

Further notable matches from the 7th round saw Dunkerque advance via penalties against Boulogne, Montpellier, Nancy, and Red Star progressing comfortably. A giant-killing occurred when Reims Sainte-Anne, a Regional 2 side, defeated Gazélec Ajaccio from National 3. Meanwhile, US Ecotay-Moingt, an 8th division club, stunned Entente Nord Lozère to earn the prestigious 'Petit Poucet' title and will face AS Saint-Étienne next (source 146518).

As the 8th round approaches, the competition’s eclectic mix of underdogs and higher division teams promises to deliver thrilling encounters. With historic qualifications and unexpected eliminations setting the stage, the Coupe de France continues to showcase French football’s depth and passion ahead of the next fixtures.