Never two without three ? The Cannois would like to confirm the adage this Sunday against Toulouse. After having taken out Rodez and Dijon in the previous laps, the Azureans hope to eliminate a third from Ligue 2 club to continue an already remarkable journey in this Coupe de France. And which in reality already validates the adage since the players of Jean-Noël Cabezas qualified during the three previous rounds with the same scenario.
Temple guardian verplanck
Le Puy-en-Velay, Rodez then Dijon fell on penalties at the Pierre-de-Coubertin stadium after identical scores in regulation time (1-1 each time). The 32nd final against the Burgundians had in particular highlighted the qualities of this National 3 team, capable of playing the game, creating chances and getting back into the game despite Le Bihan’s opener against the run of the game at the start of the second half. Goalkeeper Verplanck then takes care of putting the icing on the cake during the penalty shoot-out with each time several attempts stopped.
Festive atmosphere at the Pierre-de-Coubertin stadium
To hope to continue their journey to the round of 16, the Cannois will be able to count on the support of nearly 4,000 Cannes supporters at the Pierre-de-Coubertin stadium. Even before the entry into force of health measures from Monday, the club decided to limit the number of spectators in its enclosure to 5,400. The atmosphere should be good as AS Cannes tries to regain its former glory. Currently third in its National 3 championship, the priority for the club is to go back to the 4th division at the end of the season. But there is no question of turning your back on this Coupe de France, which has already offered great emotions to the Red and White.