French Women's Cup second round highlights

The second round of the French Women's Cup featured several tightly contested matches this weekend, with teams from different divisions and regions competing for progression in the tournament.

Besançon and Strasbourg advance

Besançon and Strasbourg both secured victories in their respective matches against Ligue Butagaz Énergie teams, continuing their campaigns in the competition. Besançon defeated Toulon in the Var with a score of 34-30, while Strasbourg beat Le Havre with a score of 28-25.

Palente-Besançon's notable win

Palente-Besançon made a significant impact by eliminating Sambre-Avesnois, a former elite team, in a closely contested match that ended 32-30. This result allowed the Franc-Comtoises to continue their journey in the French Cup alongside their neighbors from ESBF.

Plan-de-Cuques narrowly avoids elimination

In a match against Saint-Junien Rochechouart in Haute-Vienne, Plan-de-Cuques managed to avoid elimination by winning 31-30. The Marseillaise team had to fight hard, especially with the absences of key players like Laurie Puleri, Nele Antonnissen, and Beatriz Sousa.

Chambéry and Bouillargues decide last ticket

The final ticket for the third round was decided in a match between Chambéry and Bouillargues. The Nîmoises won 28-22, completing the weekend's schedule and securing their place in the next stage of the competition.

Third round teams and European teams' entry

The third round of the French Cup will feature six teams that advanced from the second round: Clermont, Besançon, Strasbourg, Palente, Plan-de-Cuques, and Bouillargues. Paris 92 and Montpellier were exempt from the second round due to a new draw. Additionally, six European teams will enter the competition in the fifth round, which is the quarterfinal stage.