Coupe de France Final 2009
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The 2009 Coupe de France Final was the 91st final of France
's most prestigious cup competition, the Coupe de France
. The final was played at the Stade de France
in the Paris
suburb of Saint-Denis
on 9 May 2009 and was contested between Stade Rennais F.C. of Ligue 1
and En Avant Guingamp
of Ligue 2
. Guingamp earned their first Coupe de France
trophy, defeating Rennes 2–1, after two second half goals from the Brazil
ian Eduardo.
and 1971
, and finishing as runners-up in 1922
and 1935
. It was Rennes's first final playing under their new emblem and name having achieved the previous honours under the Université Club emblem. This was Guingamp's second appearance in the final having appeared in the 1997
edition of the final, losing to Nice
on penalties.
This was the first final since 1956
where both clubs were based in the same region
, both clubs being based in Bretagne.
Rennes was designated as the home team and wore their original red and black kit. Due to Guingamp having similar colours, both home and away, they unveiled an all white kit for the final.
was pretty equal early on, but it was Guingamp who attacked early on producing a great fingertip save from Nicolas Douchez after the Brazil
ian Eduardo got a left-footed chance on goal after dislodging Rod Fanni in the 12th minute. This was followed up by a long range chance from midfielder Lionel Mathis, however, Douchez didn't require a save as it was just wide left. Rennes were primarily being held to only long range shots, however, that didn't stop Moussa Sow from testing Guillaume Gauclin in the 23rd minute, producing a shot that was just wide, but was enough of a concern for Gauclin to dive for it. The best chance of the first half would come in the 31st minute when the Nigeria
n Wilson Oruma cross into the box and found an open Richard Soumah who forced a tremendous save out of Douchez. Rennes responded in the 40th minute with Jérôme Leroy taking an unexpected shot from almost 30 metres out. The shot got past the Guingamp keeper, but struck the post going out of play.
The second half began with a quick attack from Rennes. Capitalizing on a Guingamp turnover, Rennes started a counterattack led by Moussa Sow. Their chance, taken by Leroy, was shot straight at the Guingamp keeper. In the 53rd minute, Rennes would almost get the first goal of the match again when Leroy found Sow. However, Rennes, for the second time in the match, hit the post after Sow's shot beat the keeper easily. Leroy and Sow would be involved in another chance again from Rennes in the 65th minute. After a cross into the box, Sow attempted an overhead kick, but instead knocked the ball into the air and into the path of Leroy, who again blew a chance, sending the ball into the stands, despite being about 10 metres from goal. Rennes would finally get their goal following a free kick into the box. The ball went through everyone except the America
n Carlos Bocanegra, who headed the ball past Gauclin, giving Rennes a 1–0 lead. However, within minutes, Guingamp would respond. Following a Felipe Saad cross into the box, the ball landed at the feet of the Swede
Peter Hansson and redirected right into the path of Eduardo, who took the chance to even the match at 1–1. Ten minutes later, Eduardo would strike again, when, after a scramble in the box, he found the ball at his feet and proceeded to take a driven right-footed shot that ran right under Douchez to give the Ligue 2 side a 2–1 lead. The goal eventually turned out to be the winner, giving the second division side their first Coupe de France trophy in their history. Their victory also earned them an appearance in the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League.
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France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
's most prestigious cup competition, the Coupe de France
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
. The final was played at the Stade de France
Stade de France
The Stade de France is the national stadium of France, situated just north of Paris in the commune of Saint-Denis. It has an all-seater capacity of 80,000, making it the fifth largest stadium in Europe, and is used by both the France national football team and French rugby union team for...
in the Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
suburb of Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Saint-Denis is a sous-préfecture of the Seine-Saint-Denis département, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Saint-Denis....
on 9 May 2009 and was contested between Stade Rennais F.C. of Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
and En Avant Guingamp
En Avant Guingamp
En Avant de Guingamp is a French association football club based in the commune of Guingamp. The club was founded in 1912 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football, having won promotion from the Championnat National following the 2010–11 season. Guingamp plays its home...
of Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
. Guingamp earned their first Coupe de France
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
trophy, defeating Rennes 2–1, after two second half goals from the Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian Eduardo.
Background
This was Rennes's fifth appearance in the final, having won the cup in 1965Coupe de France Final 1965
The Coupe de France Final 1965 was a football match held at Parc des Princes, Paris on May 23, 1965 and May 26, 1965 that saw Stade Rennais UC defeat UA Sedan-Torcy.-First match:-Replay:-External links:**...
and 1971
Coupe de France Final 1971
The Coupe de France Final 1971 was an association football match held at Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, Colombes on June 20, 1971, that saw Stade Rennais defeat Olympique Lyonnais 1–0 thanks to a goal by André Guy.-Match Summary:...
, and finishing as runners-up in 1922
Coupe de France Final 1922
The Coupe de France Final 1922 was a football match held at Stade Pershing, Paris on May 7, 1922, that saw Red Star Olympique defeat Stade Rennais UC 2-0 thanks to goals by Paul Nicolas and Raymond Sentubéry.-Match details:-External links:**...
and 1935
Coupe de France Final 1935
The Coupe de France Final 1935 was a football match held at Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, Colombes on May 5, 1935, that saw Olympique de Marseille defeat Stade Rennais UC 3-0 thanks to goals by Charles Roviglione, Vilmos Kohut and an own goal by Jean Laurent....
. It was Rennes's first final playing under their new emblem and name having achieved the previous honours under the Université Club emblem. This was Guingamp's second appearance in the final having appeared in the 1997
Coupe de France Final 1997
The Coupe de France Final 1997 was a football match held at Parc des Princes, Paris on May 10, 1997, that saw OGC Nice defeat EA Guingamp in a penalty shoot out. After normal time and extra-time could not separate the two sides, the match was to be decided on penalty kicks. Stéphane Carnot and...
edition of the final, losing to Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
on penalties.
This was the first final since 1956
Coupe de France Final 1956
The Coupe de France Final 1956 was a football match held at Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, Colombes on May 27, 1956, that saw UA Sedan-Torcy defeat AS Troyes Savinienne 3-1 thanks to goals by Diego Cuenca and Pierre Tillon.-Match details:...
where both clubs were based in the same region
Régions of France
France is divided into 27 administrative regions , 22 of which are in Metropolitan France, and five of which are overseas. Corsica is a territorial collectivity , but is considered a region in mainstream usage, and is even shown as such on the INSEE website...
, both clubs being based in Bretagne.
Rennes was designated as the home team and wore their original red and black kit. Due to Guingamp having similar colours, both home and away, they unveiled an all white kit for the final.
Match report
The first half of the 91st final of the Coupe de FranceCoupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
was pretty equal early on, but it was Guingamp who attacked early on producing a great fingertip save from Nicolas Douchez after the Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian Eduardo got a left-footed chance on goal after dislodging Rod Fanni in the 12th minute. This was followed up by a long range chance from midfielder Lionel Mathis, however, Douchez didn't require a save as it was just wide left. Rennes were primarily being held to only long range shots, however, that didn't stop Moussa Sow from testing Guillaume Gauclin in the 23rd minute, producing a shot that was just wide, but was enough of a concern for Gauclin to dive for it. The best chance of the first half would come in the 31st minute when the Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n Wilson Oruma cross into the box and found an open Richard Soumah who forced a tremendous save out of Douchez. Rennes responded in the 40th minute with Jérôme Leroy taking an unexpected shot from almost 30 metres out. The shot got past the Guingamp keeper, but struck the post going out of play.
The second half began with a quick attack from Rennes. Capitalizing on a Guingamp turnover, Rennes started a counterattack led by Moussa Sow. Their chance, taken by Leroy, was shot straight at the Guingamp keeper. In the 53rd minute, Rennes would almost get the first goal of the match again when Leroy found Sow. However, Rennes, for the second time in the match, hit the post after Sow's shot beat the keeper easily. Leroy and Sow would be involved in another chance again from Rennes in the 65th minute. After a cross into the box, Sow attempted an overhead kick, but instead knocked the ball into the air and into the path of Leroy, who again blew a chance, sending the ball into the stands, despite being about 10 metres from goal. Rennes would finally get their goal following a free kick into the box. The ball went through everyone except the America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
n Carlos Bocanegra, who headed the ball past Gauclin, giving Rennes a 1–0 lead. However, within minutes, Guingamp would respond. Following a Felipe Saad cross into the box, the ball landed at the feet of the Swede
Swede
Swede may refer to:* A resident or citizen of Sweden* A member of the Swedish ethnic group* Swedes , an ancient North Germanic tribe inhabiting parts of modern day Sweden...
Peter Hansson and redirected right into the path of Eduardo, who took the chance to even the match at 1–1. Ten minutes later, Eduardo would strike again, when, after a scramble in the box, he found the ball at his feet and proceeded to take a driven right-footed shot that ran right under Douchez to give the Ligue 2 side a 2–1 lead. The goal eventually turned out to be the winner, giving the second division side their first Coupe de France trophy in their history. Their victory also earned them an appearance in the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League.
Match details
| style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> | Rennes: | |||
| GK | 1 |  Nicolas DouchezNicolas Douchez Nicolas Douchez is a French football goalkeeper who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the French Ligue 1.-Toulouse:In 2005, Douchez signed for Toulouse FC... |
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| RB | 2 | Rod Fanni Rod Fanni Rod Fanni is a French footballer who plays as a right back for French club Olympique de Marseille and the French national team.-Club career:... |
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| CB | 4 |  Petter HanssonPetter Hansson Petter Hansson ; born December 14, 1976 in Söderhamn) is a Swedish footballer who is currently playing in the French Ligue 2 at AS Monaco.- Söderhamns FF and Halmstads BK :... (c) |
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| CB | 5 |  Stéphane M'Bia |
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| LB | 3 |  Carlos BocanegraCarlos Bocanegra Carlos Manuel Bocanegra is an American soccer player who plays for Scottish Premier League club Rangers and is the captain of the United States national team.-Chicago Fire:... |
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| CM | 6 | Bruno Cheyrou Bruno Cheyrou Boludo Cheyrou is a professional French footballer, who currently plays for FC Nantes.-Career:... |
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| CM | 8 | Fabien Lemoine Fabien Lemoine Fabien Lemoine is a French professional footballer who plays for Saint-Étienne, as a midfielder.-External links:... |
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| AM | 10 | Jérôme Leroy Jérôme Leroy Jérôme Leroy is the name of:* Jérôme Leroy , French footballer currently playing for Evian as a midfielder* Jérôme Leroy , French film composer, orchestrator and conductor... |
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| RW | 9 |  Moussa SowMoussa Sow Moussa Sow is a French-born Senegalese football player who currently plays for French club Lille in Ligue 1.-Club Career:... |
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| LW | 7 | Romain Danzé Romain Danzé Romain Danzé is a French football player, currently playing for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1. He plays as a right-back, but can play as midfielder or as a left-back.... |
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| FW | 11 | Olivier Thomert Olivier Thomert Olivier Thomert is a French footballer. He mostly recently played for Hércules CF, as a winger.- External links:***... |
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| GK | 16 | Cheick N'Diaye Cheick N'Diaye Cheick Tidiane N'Diaye is a Senegalese football player, who currently plays for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1. He plays as a goalkeeper.... |
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| DF | 12 |  Uwa EchiéjiléUwa Elderson Echiéjilé Uwa Elderson Echiéjilé is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Sporting de Braga in Portugal, as a left defender.-Club career:... |
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| DF | 13 | Lucien Aubey Lucien Aubey Lucien Yann Sherril Aubey is a Congolese football defender, who currently plays for Stade de Reims.-Career:... |
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| MF | 14 |  Prince OnianguePrince Oniangue Prince Oniangue is a French-Congolese football player who plays for Tours FC.-Career:Oniangue was U-16 Captain by SM Caen, he was by the Finalround U-16 the MVP and Stade Rennais F.C. sold him from SM Caen... |
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| FW | 15 | Mickaël Pagis Mickaël Pagis Mickaël Pagis is a retired French football striker.Pagis is 1.81 m tall and weighs 81 kg. His nickname is "Pagistral", based on his name, the French word "Magistral" , and also the name of a famous wind and writer in Marseille "Mistral"... |
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| FW | 17 |  Asamoah GyanAsamoah Gyan Asamoah Gyan is a Ghanaian professional footballer, who plays as a striker for Emirati club Al Ain in the UAE Pro-League , and the Ghana national team.... |
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| FW | 18 | Jirès Kembo Ekoko Jirès Kembo Ekoko Jirès Kembo Ekoko is a footballer from Democratic Republic of the Congo, currently playing for Stade Rennais.-External links:* at lfp.fr... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Guy Lacombe Guy Lacombe Guy Lacombe is a French former professional football player and manager.- International :Lacombe was a member of the French squad that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California... |
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| Guingamp: | ||||
| GK | 1 | Guillaume Gauclin Guillaume Gauclin Guillaume Gauclin is a French professional footballer. He currently plays in the Ligue 2 for Vannes OC.-External links:... |
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| RB | 2 | Yves Deroff Yves Deroff Yves Deroff is a French footballer. He currently plays for Angers.-External links:*... |
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| CB | 4 | Christian Bassila Christian Bassila Christian Bassila is a former France under-21 international footballer.He prefers to play in the defensive midfield position and started his career with the present French Ligue 1 Champions Lyon in the 1996–97 season. Bassila joined West Ham in August 2000 on a season-long loan deal, moving from... (c) |
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| CB | 9 |  Bakari KonéBakari Koné Bakari Koné is an Ivorian football striker who plays for Qatar League side Lekhwiya.-Early career:Like many other Ivorian stars, he began his career at the famed youth academy at ASEC Mimosas, run by Frenchman Jean-Marc Guillou in his home country. Guillou recalls: "One day, when I was passing... |
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| LB | 3 |  Felipe SaadFelipe Saad Felipe Patavino Saad, known as Felipe Saad or simply Felipe is a Brazilian professional football player. He currently plays in the Ligue 1 for Evian Thonon Gaillard FC. He also holds Italian citizenship.... |
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| CM | 5 | Lionel Mathis Lionel Mathis Lionel Mathis is a French footballer. He currently plays for French third division club En Avant de Guingamp.-External links:... |
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| CM | 8 | Fabrice Colleau Fabrice Colleau Fabrice Colleau is a French professional football player.His playing career was mostly spent with En Avant de Guingamp.-External links:*... |
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| AM | 10 | Wilson Oruma Wilson Oruma Wilson Oruma is a former football midfielder from Nigeria.He became the tournament top goalscorer when Nigeria won the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championships... |
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| RW | 11 |  Gilson SilvaGilson Manuel Silva Alves Gilson Manuel Silva Alves also known as Ja is a Cape Verdean football forward who plays for Étoile du Sahel in the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1.-International career:... |
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| LW | 7 | Richard Soumah Richard Soumah Richard Soumah is a French professional footballer of Guinean origin, who currently plays as a midfielder for Stade Brestois 29. Born in Créteil, he started his career at Rennes, before moving to Guingamp in 2004. He made his professional debut in the 2005–06 season.-External links: *... |
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| FW | 6 | Eduardo |
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| Substitutes: | ||||
| GK | 16 | Stéphane Trévisan Stéphane Trévisan Stéphane Trévisan is a French football goalkeeper, who currently plays for Guingamp.-Club career:Trévisan started his professional career at Guingamp, where he was their number two goalkeeper, first behind Angelo Hugues then behind Ronald Thomas... |
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| DF | 12 | Jean-Christophe Vergerolle Jean-Christophe Vergerolle Jean-Christophe Vergerolle is a French footballer currently a free agent.Vergerolle signed for Arles from En Avant Guingamp on July 20, 2009 and was released in the end of November. Now he has a trial with Levski Sofia.-External links:* at... |
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| MF | 15 | François Bellugou François Bellugou François Bellugou is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for En Avant de Guingamp.-External links:*... |
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| MF | 13 |  Mouritala OgunbiyiMouritala Ogunbiyi Mouritala Ogunbiyi is a Nigeria-born, Beninese football midfielder. He currently plays in France for Nîmes Olympique.... |
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| FW | 14 | Yohann Rivière Yohann Rivière Yohann Rivière is a French professional football player who currently plays for French club Le Havre in Ligue 2.-External links:... |
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| FW | 17 | Cédric Liabeuf Cédric Liabeuf Cédric Liabeuf is a French professional football player. Currently, he plays in the Ligue 2 for Vannes OC.-External links:*... |
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| FW | 18 | Badara Sène Badara Sène Badara Sène is a Senegalese footballer, who most recently played in France for FC Sochaux-Montbéliard.- Career :... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Victor Zvunka Victor Zvunka Victor Zvunka is a French former football defender and football manager.-Honours:As a player*Coupe de France 1976 with Olympique de MarseilleAs a coach*Championnat National with LB Châteauroux in 1993–94... |
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MATCH OFFICIALS
MAN OF THE MATCH |
MATCH RULES
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Route to the final
Stade Rennais FC
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En Avant Guingamp
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