There is no doubt that for their entry into this 7th round of the Coupe de France, the Amiens would have preferred to meet a less upscale opponent than Fleury Merogis. This team plays on a synthetic and is in a favorable dynamic since it is well ahead of its championship group (N2) and above all still undefeated.
Called the Lions, the Essonniens are trained by David Vignes and the club is very ambitiousand not just for men. Indeed, Fleury also has a women’s team that plays at the highest national level. The club president recently stated that the FC Fleury 91 had the ambition of reaching Ligue 2 for men and to compete in a Women’s European Cup in the years to come.
Obviously, as soon as they learned of the draw, Omar Daf and his staff found out about this team and they even supervised it. Last week, Fleury demonstrated great qualities of heart by beating Thionville 2-1 at the last minute. Omar Daf first regretted that this international week coincided with the 7th round of the Coupe de France: « We lose four starters who left for selection such as Mamadou Fofana without forgetting Corchia who is suspended. We meet a great team that is well structured. She gives herself the means to succeed. We are going there to have a big match and above all without worrying. We respect the Coupe de France and our opponent. It is up to the young people who will be called upon to demonstrate that they have talent. In any case, it’s a match that must be won. We’re going to play it like it’s our last.”.
Coupe de France, 7th round:
Saturday November 16, 6 p.m., Walter Felder Stadium (Fleury-Mérogis): FC Fleury 91 – Amiens SC
Lionel Herbert
Photo credit: Léandre Leber – Gazettesports.fr (Archives)
