Record Performances and Intense Battles Mark Coupe de France Third and Fourth Rounds

The Coupe de France third and fourth rounds have been marked by remarkable achievements and fierce competitions. Notably, six clubs from the Lot-et-Garonne region have advanced to the fourth round, setting a new departmental record. Among these, FC Marmande (R1), SU Agen (R2), and Le Mas (R3) secured solid wins against lower-ranked opponents. FC Marmande won 2-1 against Pays Beaumontois (D2), though coach Armand Essomba admitted the team struggled early, stating, "We didn’t take the match in the best way... we had to wait until the end to react." Le Mas dominated Limeuil (D1) 4-0, with their coach Smati Khenakas praising the team’s overall performance. A major upset came from OS Agenais (D1), who defeated FC Médoc Atlantique (R2) 6-2; Sébastien Lambert, who scored a hat-trick, expressed optimism about their potential in the competition.

Other teams like Lavergne-Miramont nearly secured an upset in a penalty shootout against Le Bouscat (R1). Meanwhile, lower-tier clubs including Nérac (D2), Castillonnès (D2), and USPF (D2) faced difficult exits, underscoring the tournament’s competitive rigor.

In a notable derby, FC Porto Portugais d'Amiens narrowly defeated ESC Longueau, despite challenges such as a red card to Porto’s Romane Hamdane. Porto’s coach Sébastien Dailly called the match "one of their worst" performances but lauded the team’s resilience. Longueau’s coach Michaël Debève criticized a retracted penalty decision that affected his team’s momentum but praised their effort. Both sides highlighted the psychological and physical demands of their high-stakes encounter.

These developments reflect the unpredictable and thrilling nature of the Coupe de France as clubs from various tiers battle for progression and glory.