Creteil vs Cherbourg

Jandric's penalty save early in the second half was the moment Cherbourg's momentum stalled. Having kept the deficit manageable at the break, Cherbourg were awarded a penalty that could have pulled them within one. Jandric's denial — his only penalty stop among 17 saves on the day — kept Créteil's two-goal buffer intact and visibly deflated the visitors. The home side scored three unanswered goals in the following five minutes to build a lead Cherbourg never threatened.

Jandric (Créteil) — 17 saves at a high efficiency rate, including a crucial penalty stop. The foundation of the victory. Player of the match.

Créteil's attacking unit — Spread the scoring load effectively, with multiple players contributing from the back court and wings. The 35-goal tally was their highest in any Coupe de France fixture since the 2024–25 season.

Cherbourg's attack — Managed 29 goals despite excellent goalkeeping opposition, showing enough firepower to suggest they will be competitive in ProLigue this season. Their defensive frailty, however, conceded 17 goals in each half.

The 18–16 half-time scoreline suggests a balanced contest, and for the first 30 minutes it was. But Créteil's +6 final margin tells the real story of second-half dominance. Jandric's 17 saves from an estimated 40+ Cherbourg shots represent a save percentage around 40%, well above typical ProLigue goalkeeper averages. Cherbourg's inability to convert pressure into goals after the interval — they matched Créteil's shot count but not their accuracy — proved decisive.

C rétéil advance to the second round of the Coupe de France, keeping alive hopes of a deep cup run in a competition that features top-tier Daikin StarLigue sides entering at later stages. For Cherbourg, the focus now shifts entirely to the ProLigue championship, where they begin their league campaign seeking improvement on last season's mid-table finish.

The two sides may yet meet again this season in ProLigue; their head-to-head record now stands at two wins for Créteil, one for Cherbourg and one draw from five meetings since 2018.

C rétéil were sharper, better organised and backed by a goalkeeper in exceptional form. Cherbourg have reasons for encouragement in attack but will need to address defensive fragility if they are to improve on their league position. The 35–29 scoreline was a fair reflection of the balance of play across 60 minutes.