Gambardella: Vertou, Nantes and Le Mans qualified!
Positive Loire-Atlantique assessment after the 32nd finals played on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January 2026: three clubs from the region qualify for the 16th finals and display great ambitions.
USSA Vertou qualifies on a decisive panenka
L’USSA Trust signed one of the exploits of the weekend in the Gambardella Cup. Opposed to FC Lorientthe Vertavians resisted against a national level opponent. After a score of 1-1 At the end of regulation time, qualification was decided by penalties. In a tense atmosphere, Sylla converted a panenka full of composurethus giving his team a victory 4-3 on penalties and a deserved place in the round of 16.
© Léonard Verdu
FC Nantes: a hit at Plabennec
The FC Nantes managed a very solid move on the lawn of the Plabennecois Stadium. In front of a very large crowd around the fieldthe young people of Nantes did not tremble and were able to be realistic offensively to win 2-1. A qualification obtained with seriousness which confirms the good dynamic of the club in Gambardella this season.
Le Mans FC secures its place
Another committed Loire club, Le Mans FC mastered his regional opponent, Trélissac APFCby imposing 2-0 in his lair. A solid and effective performance which allows the Sarthois to join Vertou and Nantes in the next round.
© Le Mans Fc
End of adventure for Carquefou and Angers
The Cup, however, ends in the 32nd finals for UJSA Carquefou, beaten 2-1 by EB Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire in a 100% regional duel, and Angers SCOdefeated 2-0 on the lawn of Stade Brestois 29.
©Angers SCO
Next meetings Gambardella
Dates to remember for the rest of the competition:
- Draw for the round of 16 : Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (FFF headquarters – Paris – live on YouTube FFF)
- Round of 16 : Sunday February 1, 2026
