If two matches have already been postponed - PSG / Rodez and Reims / Arras, this Saturday was played the first eighth-finals of the Coupe de France. In front of La Roche-sur-Yon, the players of Soyaux made respect the hierarchy by winning their ticket for the quarter-finals, after a meeting won 4-1.


Only eighth final scheduled this Saturday, the kickoff of this match was given by Soyaux. But, if the Sojaldiciennes dominate entry, it is indeed the residents of D2 who will afford the first hot opportunity of the game. On a long cross coming from the left who arrives in the opposing surface, Jessica Marchadie will find herself on the point of taking the ball but Romane Munich captures the ball (4th).


The first opportunities are for the ESOF


Well entered in their match, the players of Frédéric Rouzo will continue to break into the surface Sojaldicienne. But like the center of Pauline Dhaeyer come from the right, the few assaults will be repulsed by the defense. Then, Soyaux can then project with great strides towards the other side of the ground, as on this counter led by Danielle Tolmais, whose center does not find taker (8e).


But, it is on set kick that Soyaux will really bring the danger. First a free-kick a little off right-side, hit from the left of Anna Clérac and that hits the top of the cross Constance Picaud (15th). Then, a second free-kick in the wake, distant but full axis, struck this time by Elba Verges. She finds at the first post his captain for the opener. Siga Tandia jumps the highest and places a header along the left post of the goalkeeper of the ESOF (16th).


Justine Deschamps puts Soyaux away from a sumptuous strike


D2 players continue to skip their chances. Pauline Butet, well found in depth, thought probably afford a face-to-face with Romane Munich, but it was not counting on the return in extremis Justine Deschamps that cuts the trajectory perfectly (22nd). Then, on a corner of Maureen Cosson, a scramble takes place in the Charente defense, but the Yonnaises will not benefit. The shot of Adeline Coudrin is countered, then it is the shot of Butet who flees the frame (29th).


Finally, it's a bit against the course of play that Soyaux will do the break before the break. Justine Deschamps put the ball back in the middle of the field, she took advantage of a favorable against the return of Laura Rueda, and triggers a strike from the bell 40 meters. The ball falls perfectly under the bar and deceives Constance Picaud, who was nevertheless not far from his goal line (41 ').


A penalty that gives (a little) hope


Like the first period, the ESOF starts well the second half. Moreover, freshly entered the game, Charlotte Boisneau will cause a penalty and give the opportunity to his team to narrow the gap. Launched on the left side, Boisneau takes speed Justine Deschamps who will commit the fault in the area. The Vendée captain Maureen Cosson will take charge of transforming the penalty (57th) by opening his foot perfectly. Romane Muncih plunged on the right side, but, the ball shaving inside her right post, she can not do anything.


A little hope for La Roche-sur-Yon to return to the game, but which will finally be (very) short term. In the two minutes that follow, Soyaux will take off. From the head, Anaïs Dumont finds Pamela Babinga in the surface. This last dribbles several defenders and perfectly shifts Anna Clérac who arrives launched and adjusts Constance Picaud (59th). Then, the Charentaises will be all the more sheltered that following a hand yonnaise in the area, they will get a penalty that Viviane Boudaud transforms without trembling (78th) taking against the foot Vendee.


In the last ten minutes, La Roche will continue to move forward, but will not find the last pass or the right gesture to afford great opportunities, like this free-kick in additional time . Maureen Cosson sends the ball into the box and it happens in the feet of his partner Adeline Coudrin. The defender of the ESOF can not find a shot angle but back to the goal but she manages to shift the ball for Charlotte Boisneau. This will not succeed, the Yonnaise, author of a good entry in the game, sees his shot countered. The score will remain there and despite a good opposition, this time there will be no feat for the Vendeennes who had eliminated Bordeaux, another D1 club, in the round of 32. Soyaux, who had not reached the quarter-finals since 2010, will be able to observe quietly Sunday matches where will evolve their possible future opponents.

Match sheet


Saturday, February 10, 2018, 18h00 - La Roche / Yon (Saint André d'Ornay Stadium) - Coupe de France - 1 / 8th finals.
ESOF La Roche-sur-Yon - ASJ Soyals 1-4 (0-2)


Referee: Savina Elbour

Goals: Maureen Cosson (57th sp) for La Roche-sur-Yon; Siga Tandia (16th), Justine Deschamps (41st), Anna Clérac (59th) and Viviane Boudaud (78th sp) for Soyaux.

Warnings: Laura Rueda (58) and Maureen Cosson (72) for La Roche-sur-Yon; Justine Deschamps (57th) and Anaïs Dumont (90th) for Soyaux.


The teams :

La Roche-sur-Yon: 1-C. Picard - 2-A. Coudrin, 3-M. Cosson (cap.), 4-C. Micheneau, 5-P. Dhaeyer, 6-A. Liaigre, 7-J. Marchadie (14-A Gossart 88th), 8-L. Rueda, 9-C. Guillard (13-C. Boisneau 59e), 10-P. Butet, 11-B. Palmer (15-M, Roux 49e).

Coach: Frédéric Rouzo.


Soyals: 1-R. Munich - 2-A. Red, 3-E. Verges, 4-J. Deschamps, 5-S. Tandia, 6-C. Canon (12-A, Dumont 53e), 7-A. Clérac, 8-P. Babinga, 9-D. Tolmais, 10-L. Bourgouin (15-M-A. Awona 58th), 11-V. Boudaud.

Coach: Sébastien Joseph.


Photo: Nicolas Lacambre