There was hardly any suspense at the Stade Montbauron in Versailles. In front of 2,000 spectators and in a much more fervent atmosphere than usual, Youssef Chibhi’s men blew up La Roche-sur-Yon (4-0). The difference is made very quickly in the first act where the Ile-de-France residents quickly lead 2-0 thanks to a brace from center-forward Christopher Ibayi.
Moments later, Makan Traoré worsened the score (3-0, 26th) with a magnificent volley following a missed penalty from La Roche.
A hundred Vendée supporters, installed in a small kop, had also made the trip to Yvelines but might only recognize the superiority of the premises who will add a 4th goal shortly before the break.
The second half is just a formality for the Yvelinois who will be content to manage this lead in front of a quieter audience. After a beautiful communion with the Versailles public, the players return to the locker room in the traditional post-success cries of joy. Place now has a historic round of 16 for a club that has never reached this stage of the competition.
