In numerical superiority for 70 minutes after the expulsion of Steve Mvoué, the Versaillais scored the only goal of the match 10 minutes from time on a nice collective action concluded by Kapit Djoco at the near post (79).
While they had already qualified for the first time in their history in the round of 16, Yvelines fans therefore continue their formidable epic by eliminating the first professional club of their course, which began five rounds ago.
Deprived of the reception of the TFC because their usual ground did not meet the standards of the competition, in particular in terms of lighting, the Versailles, and their historic coach Youssef Chibhi, had already obtained the only opportunity of the first half. on a badly negotiated face-to-face by their striker Christopher Ibayi (4).
Masters of the ball despite their numerical inferiority, but very rough in its use, the Toulousans have never been able to worry a very serene Versailles defense.
Realistic, then united after Melvyn Vieira's red card in stoppage time, the Versaillese finally held on until the end to keep this precious advantage and thus prolong their waking dream.
Leaders of their group in N2, and determined to join the upper echelon as quickly as possible, the representatives of the Royal City offer themselves a breathless end to the season.
Not satisfied, they will be fixed on the identity of their opponent in the quarter-finals during the draw scheduled for Monday.
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