They almost succeeded in making the comeback in 2022. The fans of Linas-Montlhéry, little thumbs of the Coupe de France, went through all the emotions on Sunday at the end of the afternoon, in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France, against Amiens.
The reduction first of all, after conceding 3 goals in 10 minutes at the start of the second period. And then the euphoria, thanks to an improbable recovery. 3-1 at the hour mark, then 3-2 at the 70th and finally an improbable 3-goal equalizer everywhere in stoppage time.
The shootout session fatal to amateurs
Supporters who could not believe their eyes in the stands. “It’s incredible what’s happening, we believe it, it will do it, we did not deserve to be led 3-0“exclaims Alexandre at the final whistle. But the penalty shoot-out was fatal for fans. Two failed attempts and it is Amiens, a Ligue 2 club, which will play in the round of 16.”We are proud of what we did, but there is a lot of disappointment to be eliminated like that, it’s hard“, regrets the defender and captain Johan Roca at the microphone of France Bleu Paris.
Be led three to zero, come back, there you go, the disappointment is even greater. Roller coasters in terms of emotions, it’s complicated – Johan Roca, captain of Linas-Montlhéry
A course all the same greeted by the supporters present behind the guardrail. “It’s just happiness, they made us dream, we must not forget that they played in regional 2 6 years ago, there we manage to beat two professional clubs“, rejoices the Montlherian fans.
Coach Stéphane Cabrelli tries to put things into perspective. “We can say that we did not lose against professional clubs (the penalty shootout is considered a draw). We can be very proud of our journey, which was exceptional, we put on a great show, I think people were happy, we missed a bit of luck, too bad that’s how it is. “An elimination certainly frustrating, but the Essonnien club now dreams of only one thing: to rub again next year with professional clubs in the Coupe de France.
Note that only one Ile-de-France club is continuing the adventure in the Coupe de France, Versailles brilliantly qualified for the knockout stages of the Coupe de France after its 4-0 success against Roche-Sur-Yon. Créteil was eliminated by Bergerac on penalties. The last Ile-de-France club in the running, Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Vannes on Monday evening.