At the final whistle, Ilyes Dos Santos falls to the ground and hits the synthetic field with both hands. The frustration can be seen in the attacking midfielder of FC Montreuil, author of a remarkable match. His R1 team, Petit Poucet (with Bayeux), has just lost (2-4) this Saturday against the pros from Amiens in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. The dream of becoming the first R1 club (6th national level) to reach the round of 16 of the Coupe de France since US Montagnarde in 2002 has passed.
However, Ilyes Dos Santos had put the Seine-Saint-Denis club into orbit after only 15 seconds of play after a superb ride on the right side then a perfect cross for Anthony Adel. But the Amiens quickly reversed the trend to finally win despite numerous wasted opportunities in the Montreuillois ranks.
“I experienced indescribable emotions,” confides Anthony Adel, author of a goal and an assist after being the hero in the 7th round and in the 32nd final by scoring the winning goal. When I score, I hear the stadium roar, I had the impression of being in an enclosure of 10,000 people, there was so much noise. It’s a shame to have gone from joy to disappointment in a very short time. »
“But I remember the pride of having brought my city here and my little brothers in the team with whom I grew up,” he adds. My family was at the stadium like elders from my neighborhood. It was great! » At his side, the former professional goalkeeper (99 in L2 and one in L1) Oumar Sissoko digested the disappointment. “There are a lot of regrets and frustrations. We lacked finishing and efficiency unlike our opponents, declares the ex-Messin. This is the difference between the amateur world and the pros. This meeting brought back memories. Playing pros in a full stadium with a great atmosphere… We must not forget our great run before this elimination in the round of 16.
After thanking their audience and singing with them to the sound of “Montreuil FC, all together we will sing” then greeting their families, the FC Montreuil players returned to their locker room. They are followed by around thirty Ultras from the Narvalos, the mini-kop who encouraged his team and sometimes insulted his opponent which caused the match to be stopped for a minute. President Abdoulaye Sow then speaks.
“Congratulations for this great adventure in the Coupe de France. You are heroes, I love you my players. Thank you Ultras, you are in our hearts. » After loud applause, everyone replayed the match and the many missed opportunities.
“It’s no small thing to compete with an L2. We never gave up even if it’s hard to be eliminated after having had more chances than your opponent, says Idriss Kadded, who scored his 16th goal of the season this Saturday. We had the impression of playing a professional match given the opponent and the atmosphere” “There are no regrets because we looked Amiens straight in the eye,” insists coach Samy Guenfoud. Ali Sidhoum, the main shareholder of the Seine-Saint-Denis club, was positive after this long journey. “The players were heroic. I have immense gratitude to them, says the business manager. The supporters were magical. The forum was lively from start to finish. »
In the opposite camp, the Amiens greeted their opponent after leaving them their share of the revenue in the amount of 2000 euros. “I wasn’t surprised, this team had already eliminated a N2 and an N3. She has quality. I told my players not to make excuses and whatever the conditions, we had to respect the hierarchy. And that’s what we did. »
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