Already defeaters of Toulouse in the previous round, the Rouennais, who play in the third division, eliminated the Monegasques, fifth in Ligue 1, in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France after a penalty shootout.
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The magic of the Coupe de France has struck again, and Rouen is benefiting once again. The Rouen Red Devils won on penalties on Thursday February 8 against Monaco. The two teams were unable to decide between themselves at the end of regulation time (1-1) and the Normans won 6-5 on penalties. Already defeated the Toulouse title holder in the previous round, FC Rouen, who play in the National, achieved a new feat against the 5th in Ligue 1, which they put in difficulty throughout the match.
Folarin Balogun opened the scoring on a penalty (35th), but Norman captain Clément Bassin equalized just before the break (45th+5). The Rouennais did better than hold on in the second half, as they created chances to win. The outcome of the match was therefore decided on penalties. After a miss from Rouen’s Mustapha Benzia, Folarin Balogun had the qualifying ball at the end of his foot, but Léonard Aggoune this time diverted his attempt. It was finally the young Maghnes Akliouche who had the misfortune of seeing his shot on goal rejected by Aggoune, for Rouen’s qualification. FC Rouen will host Valenciennes, last in Ligue 2, in the quarter-finals on February 27 or 28.
