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“Evens Joseph gives US Chantilly a shock lead with a well-taken finish”
Pivotal“Quentin Merlin equalizes from the penalty spot just two minutes after the red card”
Pivotal“Mousa Tamari completes the turnaround with Rennes' second goal in quick succession”
Pivotal“Substitute Elías Legendre seals the victory with his first touch after coming on”
US Chantilly
Rennes
Outstanding performance
Rennes•MidfielderRennes secured their passage to the next round of the Coupe de France with a commanding second-half turnaround that saw them score three unanswered goals in just eight minutes. After falling behind to Evens Joseph's 42nd-minute opener, the Ligue 1 side looked set for an embarrassing cup upset until Sambou Yatabaré's reckless double yellow card on 68 minutes completely shifted the momentum. Within three minutes of the red card, Quentin Merlin had leveled from the penalty spot and Mousa Tamari put Rennes ahead, before substitute Elías Legendre sealed the victory just three minutes after coming on. The result maintains Rennes' cup ambitions while ending US Chantilly's fairytale run in devastating fashion.
Classic Coupe de France David vs Goliath clash as National 3 side US Chantilly welcome Ligue 1's Rennes to their home ground. Both teams enter in excellent form with three consecutive wins, setting up an intriguing Round of 32 encounter.
