The Deux-Sèvres club ends its beautiful adventure in the national competition after an honorable defeat against FC Nueillaubiers.
On Saturday, November 14, Saint-André/Saint-Macaire (R2) saw their Coupe de France journey come to an end at the seventh round. Facing FC Nueillaubiers, a team playing at R1 level, the club suffered an elimination which, although painful on the scoreboard, leaves behind a sense of collective pride.
This 2027 campaign will be etched in the club's annals. Reaching the seventh round against a higher-level opponent already represents a remarkable performance for a Regional 2 team. The players demonstrated they could compete with better-ranked teams at the national level.
Lucas Landreau, central defender for FC Andrea Macarois, wanted to praise his squad's mentality. For him, this elimination should not overshadow the quality of the journey accomplished. The group managed to create a dynamic that went beyond the simple framework of the pitch, bringing together all licensees and supporters around the sporting project.
Beyond the sporting result, this adventure in the Coupe de France will have allowed the Saint-Macaire club to weave precious ties with its environment. The mobilization around this competition strengthened internal cohesion and highlighted the daily work carried out by the leaders and coaches.
Far from being an end, this elimination represents a stepping stone for what comes next. The foundations laid this season bode well for future editions. The club can approach the future with confidence, drawing strength from an enriching experience that revealed the fighting spirit of its squad.
This 2027 campaign will be etched in the club's annals. Reaching the seventh round against a higher-level opponent already represents a remarkable performance for a Regional 2 team. The players demonstrated they could compete with better-ranked teams at the national level.
Lucas Landreau, central defender for FC Andrea Macarois, wanted to praise his squad's mentality. For him, this elimination should not overshadow the quality of the journey accomplished. The group managed to create a dynamic that went beyond the simple framework of the pitch, bringing together all licensees and supporters around the sporting project.
Beyond the sporting result, this adventure in the Coupe de France will have allowed the Saint-Macaire club to weave precious ties with its environment. The mobilization around this competition strengthened internal cohesion and highlighted the daily work carried out by the leaders and coaches.
Far from being an end, this elimination represents a stepping stone for what comes next. The foundations laid this season bode well for future editions. The club can approach the future with confidence, drawing strength from an enriching experience that revealed the fighting spirit of its squad.
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Source: Ouest-France