Guyot: “I’m proud of the players”
Laurent Guyot (Annecy coach): “Obviously we are disappointed, because we were close, even very close. We miss our chance at the start of 2e period I think, he lacked technical accuracy. But I’m proud of the players, I liked their state of mind, we played 150%. We managed to defeat this team from Toulouse, that was the plan. Unfortunately, we will not play the final. But tomorrow it will be fine: now things are clear, it’s a full championship. »
Philippe Montanier (Toulouse coach): “These are very strong emotions, it was an emotional lift. We never knew how to adapt to the ground, I pity Laurent Guyot who plays on it every 15 days… It was complicated and the energy of Annecy put us in difficulty. We went through a mouse hole, but the main thing is to qualify. We are very happy, with a beautiful communion with our public. »
Jean-Jacques Rocchi (captain of FC Annecy): “It’s cruel, we are disappointed. We were one game away from the final and we would have liked to take a whole team to the Coupe de France final. I’m happy with the team and the guys. We gave everything, even at 2-1, to try to come back. We must use this match for the end of the championship. »
Kevin Mouanga (FC Annecy defender): “Even after the 2-1 goal, we believed in it. I can’t realize and find the words! This is a very big disappointment! It wasn’t just a bonus because we were very close to going to the Stade de France. It was a golden opportunity, that’s football, that’s how it is. We managed to put them in danger, especially in the second half. We can be proud despite the defeat. »
Kevin Testud (FC Annecy player): “It didn’t go very far after a very decent game from us. We make a small mistake, it pays cash! Obviously there is disappointment because we do not have a chance every day to go to the final of the Coupe de France. Sometimes it’s an opportunity in a lifetime. We did our best, everyone fought, it didn’t work, but we can be proud to play for the Annecy club.
Jonathan Goncalves (FC Annecy defender): “Football can be magnificent and cruel. There, it’s difficult, there is frustration but that’s the game. We experienced emotions in all directions. We lacked a bit of success but the work done by the whole group should be commended. We now have to refocus on the championship after this enchanting parenthesis. »
Thomas Callens (FC Annecy goalkeeper): “It’s a mixture of sadness, disappointment and frustration. Taking a goal at the end is always cruel, especially since we think we’ll come back to 2-2 on a superb goal from Moïse (Sahi, refused for offside). The season continues, you have to switch quickly to prepare for the very important match against Valenciennes (this Monday in Ligue 2). »
