Ligue 2 Teams Triumph in Coupe de France 7th Round with Key Victories
Ligue 2 clubs Troyes, Amiens, Reims, Guingamp, Stade Lavallois, and Ancienne Château-Gontier secured key wins to progress to the 8th round of the 2025 Coupe de France.
- • Troyes, Amiens, Reims, and Guingamp won their 7th round matches, advancing in the Coupe de France.
- • Stade Lavallois defeated Cellier-Mauves FC 6-0 despite a red card and will face Pontivy next.
- • Ancienne Château-Gontier won 9-0 over Quimperlé and will meet Guingamp in the next stage.
- • Notable contributions came from players like Mounaim El Idrissy, N'tamon, and Nigerian striker Ewelike.
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The seventh round of the 2025 Coupe de France saw strong performances from Ligue 2 teams, with several securing their progression to the 8th round on November 15. Troyes, currently atop Ligue 2, convincingly defeated Aizenay 3-0, with Mounaim El Idrissy opening the scoring just before halftime. Amiens followed suit with a decisive 3-0 victory over US Audy, featuring goals from Chibozo, Kaiboue, and Touho. Reims edged past Prix-lès-Mézières 1-0 with a second-half header by N'tamon in a tightly contested match. Guingamp staged a comeback to win 2-1 against Locminé after conceding an early penalty, thanks to goals from Hatchi and Ahilé.
In addition to these Ligue 2 teams, Stade Lavallois recorded a commanding 6-0 win against Cellier-Mauves FC, despite playing with ten men after Eros Maddy's expulsion; they will face Pontivy next. Ancienne Château-Gontier also impressed by thrashing Quimperlé 9-0 and will meet Guingamp in the following round. Other notable matches included thrilling encounters such as Sarreguemines' 5-3 win over Furiani Agilani and Marmande's comeback 3-2 victory against Seignosse-Capbreton-Soustons, with Nigerian striker Ewelike playing a pivotal role.
These successful results highlight a competitive stage for Ligue 2 teams grabbing momentum in the national cup, demonstrating their quality and determination to advance further in the tournament.
This article was translated and synthesized from French sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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