Grenoble Advances and AS Nancy Survives Dramatic 8th Round in Coupe de France

The 8th round of the 2025 Coupe de France featured intense matchups, with Grenoble emerging victorious over Annecy and AS Nancy Lorraine rallying for a thrilling win. Grenoble overcame an early deficit against Annecy, winning 2-1 despite conceding a penalty in the 5th minute to Annecy’s Thibault Rambaud. Annecy’s hopes were dashed early when Cédric Makutungu received a red card for a harsh tackle, leaving his team a player short. Grenoble seized the opportunity, with Lele Diba equalizing in the 66th minute and Yadaly Diaby securing the winning goal in the 79th, ensuring their progression to the 32nd finals. The match took place in front of 4630 subdued spectators at Parc des Sports.

Meanwhile, AS Nancy Lorraine staged a remarkable comeback after trailing 3-1 to Regional 1 team Sarreguemines. Nancy managed to fight back to draw 3-3 before Matthéo Guendez scored a decisive stoppage-time goal, sealing a 4-3 victory in a dramatic finish.

In another tightly contested Breton derby, Concarneau edged out Stade Briochin 1-0, maintaining their hopes in the competition.

Additionally, an exciting underdog story emerges as AS Saint-Etienne prepares to face the eighth-division team Ecotay-Moingt at Geoffroy-Guichard. Ecotay-Moingt’s captain, Benoît Brunon, expressed his childhood dream of playing on such a storied pitch, describing the opportunity as a unique experience for amateur players to compete in a professional setting.

The draw for the 32nd finals is scheduled for Monday at the Parc des Princes, promising more thrilling football action ahead.