Dijon and Berrichonne Dominate Opening Matches in 2025 Coupe de France
Dijon and Berrichonne started their 2025 Coupe de France campaigns with dominant wins, showcasing strong offense and solid defense.
- • Dijon defeated Châtenoy-le-Royal 7-0 with Alexis Ntamack scoring four goals.
- • Berrichonne beat Portugais de Mehun 5-0 with key goals from Ahmed, Konaté, Freitas, and Piquionne.
- • Dijon remains unbeaten this season and played in front of a sold-out stadium.
- • Next Coupe de France round draw is set for October 14.
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In the 2025 Coupe de France, both Dijon (DFCO) and Berrichonne showcased commanding performances in their opening matches, setting a strong tone for the tournament.
Dijon secured a resounding 7-0 victory against Châtenoy-le-Royal, a Régional 3 team, at a sold-out Treffort stadium. Alexis Ntamack was the star of the match, netting four goals. After a tightly contested first 40 minutes with Dijon leading only 1-0, the team pulled away before halftime by scoring three additional goals, making it 4-0 at the break. Post-halftime, Dijon focused on defense while adding three more goals through Florian Rombogouera, Cesar Ombogo, and Ben-Chayeel Hamada. This win keeps Dijon unbeaten this season. The next round draw is scheduled for October 14 at 6:30 PM.
Meanwhile, Berrichonne, competing in the National division, overwhelmed Portugais de Mehun from Regional 2 with a 5-0 victory. The scoring began with Ahmed netting a goal from a corner in the 17th minute. Just before halftime, Konaté converted a penalty to bring the score to 2-0. In the second half, Konaté scored again at 53 minutes, followed by Freitas three minutes later. Piquionne sealed the win at 76 minutes. This commanding victory ensures Berrichonne’s comfortable progression in the Coupe de France.
Both teams demonstrated attacking prowess and defensive solidity as they advance in this prestigious national cup competition.