Portuguese Chatlerault (D1)
Poitevin Stadium (N2)
It's magical. Coupe de France offers some great stories. Which will be held on Saturday, will bring together a father and his son. Luis da Silva has been coach of Châtellerault Portugais (D1) since 1994. Hugo has worn the Stade Poitevin (N2) jersey for five years.
“If we can get past the third round (2-1 win over Pressoir Mahurez), “I was sure and sure of facing Poitier.”says Louis, a former player for SO Châtellerault in D3, the third national level at the time.
His cousin Maxime and all his friends Marc, Thiago, Andre…
Hugo, who was still stuck at the club, told him the great news on Friday, September 20th. “I was watching the draw live. I ran to my dad who was at training. I couldn't dream of anything better. » Very complicit They want to take advantage of it “Those are unique moments.” “We will face the leading club in the division.”Luis da Silva adds with emotion.
For Hugo, fencing isn't just about his father. “In the team, there is my cousin Maxime and all my friends like Marc Ralevvi, Thiago Nunes or Andre Moreira. »
It must be said that the 21-year-old started his career at Portuguese club Chatellerro before joining the city's leading club at the time, Poitiers. He regularly helps his father during training sessions or during matches.
Marseille and Porto supporters, Hugo and Luis da Silva live and eat football.
© (Photo NR, Mathieu Onvois)
A match in honor of Olivia and Jose
“ I hope to start the meeting. In the stands, I will know everyonebrimming with the midfielder, who has already provided two assists in N2. I want to make them proud. »
His brother Pablo and his mother Virginie first and foremost. His uncles and aunts. His missing grandparents are Olivia and Jose. “They follow me really hard. They come to watch all my matches. I always think of them when I get on the field. »
And his many friends. “They are at all the home games. They have bought my shirt now that they have flocked to itHugo narrates. I decided with them to take the number 29 because my second cousin Danilo was born on that day. »
“One of us will smile in the end.”
Unfortunately, his father's lucky number, 14, has already been taken. His example. ” He was my first coach. He taught me everything. You've come so far alongside him. He always advises me and judges my matches. “It's precious”details the man who almost joined the Châteauroux Hope Center in promoting a certain Enzo Milot, the Olympic vice champion.
Lewis is also impressed by his son's journey. “Hugo has a strong mind. He knows how to do everything on the pitch, and he has a great understanding of the game with and without the ball. He still needs to develop the size of his game and his final gesture. »
You will, no doubt, shed some tears when you step on the grass. “Whether it's Hugo or me, one of us will smile in the end.”
Saturday, 7 p.m., at Monte Rouge Stadium.
