After a formidable run, the Entente Sportive et Athlétique de Linas-Montlhéry (ESALM) left the Coupe de France this Sunday evening following its setback once morest the pros of SC Amiens in the round of 16 in a spectacular game (3-3) which ended at the end of the penalty shoot-out (4-3).
The Essonniens will regret for a long time their start of the second period which undoubtedly cost them a historic qualification for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. But, Stéphane Cabrelli’s men once more thrilled their supporters thanks to an exceptional end to the game.
What you must remember
We thought it was all over in 5 minutes when we got back from the locker room. Amiens defensive midfielder Gnahore opened the scoring following an attempt at entering the area (0-1, 48 ‘). In the process, Akolo doubled the bet on a cross shot (0-2, 50th). Showered by this catastrophic start to the second period, Linas-Montlhéry conceded a 3rd goal on a strike from Lahne in the skylight (0-3, 53rd). The Essonnien goalkeeper Ali Lutimba had delayed the deadline during the first act by brilliantly pushing back several attempts by Benet (6th), Lahne (39th) and Akolo (31st).
While we seemed to be heading towards a quiet qualification for the Picards, the Petit Poucet will first reduce the score by two times through Tom Bouvil. The attacker is first at the conclusion of a good collective action (1-3, 64th) before making a superb half-volley in the top corner of Thuram Ulien (2-3, 70th).
Baba Sylla, coming into play, misses a magnificent opportunity at the penalty point (75th). But in added time, he equalized with a header (3-3, 90th + 2). The Picards were ultimately more efficient during the penalty shootout and qualified for the round of 16.
Man of the match: Tom Bouvil
Linas-Montlhéry striker Tom Bouvil gave the Desgouillons stadium a thrill in the second half thanks to his superb double. With his team down 3-0, he managed to bring hope back to his team by scoring two superb goals.
The 28-year-old player, passed by Antony (DSR), the 3rd team of PSG (R1) then the ACBB (N 2) had twice donned the panoply of a hero. In the 7th round, he scored the winning goal once morest Dunkirk (1-0) then in the next round once morest Évreux (N 3) he equalized before shooting the qualifying goal. This Sunday evening, he unfortunately missed his shot on goal in front of Amiens goalkeeper Thuram Elien, synonymous with elimination for his team.
The number: 7
As the number of clubs beaten by Linas-Montlhéry during his crazy saga in the Coupe de France this season started last September once morest Vaires-sur-Marne. The Essonniens then eliminated FC MNVDB, Yerres-Crosne, JS Suresnes, Dunkirk, Évreux and Angers on December 19. Despite great resistance, the formation of N 3 failed to pass the obstacle of Amiens SC.
Linas-Montlhéry (N 3) – SC AMIENS (L 2): 3-4 at tab (3-3)
Half-time: 0-0. Spectators: 1500. Referee: M. Batta.
Goals. Linas-Montlhéry: Bouvil (64th, 70th), Sylla (90th + 2); Amiens: Gnahore (48th), Akolo (50th), Lahne (53rd).
Linas-Montlhéry: Lutumba – Tchabo, Marcilla (cap.), Tsota (O. Diallo, 68th), Kouassi (Baroudi, 80th) – Is. Cissé (Roca, 58th), Dignan (Sylla, 68th), Fukidi (Duval, 58th) – Bouvil, Leno, Ngeyitala. Entr. : Cabrelli.
Amiens : Thuram Ulien – Traoré, Lachuer, Zangu – Gene, Gomis (Diagne, 78th), Gnahore, Benet, Sy – Lahne, Akolo (Keita, 67th). Entr. : Hinschberger.