GFC Ajaccio and SC Bastia played to a 0-0 draw at the Stade de Mezzavia in a Coupe de France match watched by approximately 2,500 spectators. The game, which featured around 400 supporters from SC Bastia in the designated fan area, was marked by a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of derby matches from the 1990s. The match ended in a penalty shootout, with SC Bastia emerging victorious 4-3. The first half saw SC Bastia create the initial chances, with Garnier missing an opportunity after being well served by Rodrigues inside the Ajaccio penalty area in the 11th minute. The match remained relatively balanced, with Eckmayer testing Ajaccio goalkeeper Bedfian with a right-footed shot near the penalty area in the 26th minute. In the 32nd minute, Bouzazi of GFC Ajaccio appeared to be fouled by Akueson inside the Bastia penalty area, potentially leading to a penalty, but the referee did not award it. Diomandé then headed a cross from Michau, but Bastia goalkeeper Contena made a crucial save in the 36th minute. Eckmayer again tested Bedfian in the 38th minute. The second half saw increased intensity, with Bastia's Douce delivering a cross that Eckmayer headed, but Bedfian pushed the shot away in the 55th minute. Makalou had a chance in the 60th minute, and Rodrigues missed an opportunity in the 61st. Alebate, who had just entered the game, created the best chance of the match in the 70th minute after a good pass from Eckmayer, but Bedfian made a crucial save. Both teams made several substitutions in the final quarter of the match. In stoppage time, Alebate attempted a shot after a risky exit by Bedfian, but Fiori saved the attempt on the line. In the penalty shootout, Schur and Vitoux for GFC Ajaccio, and Douce and Roncaglia for SC Bastia, saw their attempts saved. Alves of GFC Ajaccio missed his penalty, allowing Eckmayer to score the decisive penalty for SC Bastia, securing their advancement to the next round.