Le Poinçonnet Advances in Coupe de France After Penalty Shootout Victory over Dreux
Le Poinçonnet secured a spot in the next round of the Coupe de France, defeating Dreux 3-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. The match, played on October 26, 2025, saw Le Poinçonnet overcome a team that had previously defeated them earlier in the competition (5-1). This victory sets the stage for a potential encounter with Berrichonne in the next round, with the added possibility of facing Ligue 2 teams entering the competition.
Match Recap
The two teams had limited previous encounters, and Le Poinçonnet initially took the lead through an own goal by Dreux captain Thibaut Martin in the 33rd minute (1-0). Though, Dreux responded in the second half with a goal from Billel Sadki in the 68th minute, leveling the score at 1-1.
Despite facing pressure,le Poinçonnet managed to hold on through the remainder of regulation time,forcing the match into a penalty shootout. Le Poinçonnet emerged victorious in the shootout, converting 3 of their attempts to Dreux’s 2. USP goalkeeper Jessy Martin played a crucial role, saving one penalty and forcing two more misses from the Drouais side.
Looking Ahead to Round 7
Le Poinçonnet will join Berrichonne in the next round of the Coupe de France. The draw for the 7th round, which will include teams from Ligue 2, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the headquarters of the French Football Federation (https://www.fff.fr/). This draw will determine Le Poinçonnet’s next opponent and their path further into the prestigious cup competition.
Key Takeaways:
* Le Poinçonnet defeated Dreux 3-2 in a penalty shootout.
* The match ended 1-1 after goals from Thibaut Martin (own goal) and Billel Sadki.
* Jessy Martin, the USP goalkeeper, was instrumental in the penalty shootout victory.
* The draw for the next round, including Ligue 2 teams, will be held on October 29, 2025.