But to qualify for the fifth round of the French Cup, the Portuguese team Porto Amiens did not have an easy task. He dominated the first half, and saw a big gap through the first half of the second. After several clear chances, it ended in a draw. Benoit Storbois' players forced the decision with two goals in extra time.
The match started off fairly calmly. By maintaining a high press and the ball on the ground, the Portuguese gradually increased the pressure on the opposition defense and found the first goal, as Souleymane Touré recovered a cross from the right flank victoriously (10th). The blue waves doubled before RCA resurfaced and tried to build. In the 20th minute, Adam Noah saw the Portuguese goalkeeper launch a powerful shot that headed towards the goal. Then the match became more difficult and yellow cards began to be distributed.
Encouraged by their coach during the break, the RC Amiens players entered the second half with more ambition. In turn, they dominated, but they missed the final pass for a long time. But thanks to a ball won to the right of the opponent's defence, Lucini Mete succeeded in equalizing in the 75th minute.
Two counters in extra time
RCA thought they could win, but FC Porto Amiens emerged from their passivity to produce two stunning counter-attacks in extra time. Starting out under captain Ryan Tavares, Godinil Nziza gave his team the advantage once again. Fighting since he entered the game, then Noureddine Khalif ensured victory for his team.
” I remember winning but I'm not satisfied with our matchannounced Benoît Storbois. We should have controlled the whole match by maintaining possession. »
” I'm still proud of the team that played in good spiritFor his part, Raja sports coach Didier Guiteau confirmed. I am confident of the championship if we continue the season as we started it. »
RC Amiens (R3) – FC Porto Amiens (R1): 1-3 (0-1)
Goals – RCA: Mete (75); Porto: Toure (10th), Nziza (90+1), Khalif (90+3).