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Reims Triumphs in Thrilling Coupe de France Semi-Final
The Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Cannes hosted a captivating Coupe de France semi-final clash between Reims and Cannes. Despite Cannes dominating possession (61%), Reims emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. The match was characterized by its intensity and a flurry of yellow cards.
Reims took the lead in the 14th minute through a goal by H. Ibrahim, assisted by M. Diakhon. Cannes responded strongly, displaying significant territorial dominance, but were hampered by yellow cards received by C. Ndoye and L. Vinci in the 35th and 39th minutes respectively. C. Ndoye scored for Cannes in the 52nd minute, assisted by C. Goncalves, leveling the score. However, Reims showed their strength in the second half, with T. Teuma netting the winning goal in the 58th minute, also assisted by H. Ibrahim. Reims held on despite a yellow card to M. Gbane in the 74th minute. The match ended with a 3-1 victory for Reims, securing their place in the Coupe de France final.
Despite the defeat, Cannes demonstrated strong attacking play, with 17 shots (4 on target, 7 off target) and 10 corners, compared to Reims’ 10 shots (5 on target, 3 off target) and 1 corner. Cannes committed more fouls (13) than Reims (11).
Substitutions reims: at minute 52 T. Teuma came in and M. Diakhon went out., at minute 70 A. Kone came in and V. Atangana Edoa went out., at minute 70 O. Diakite came in and H. Ibrahim went out., at minute 77 A. Tia came in and J. Ito went out.
Substitutions cannes: at minute 77 D. Mai came in and M. Fischer went out., at minute 88 T. Trinker came in and L. Vinci went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cannes
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