Here we go: Amiens secured their passage to the Coupe de France Round of 16 last month, sealing a 4-2 victory over Montreuil on January 10. The match at Stade Auguste-Delaune saw a dominant display from Amiens, overcoming an early setback to confirm their superiority.
Montreuil registered an immediate statement. In the first minute, Anthony Adel scored, assisted by Ilyes Dos Santos Semedo, putting the home side unexpectedly ahead. This early strike, however, only served to ignite Amiens.
The turnaround was swift and clinical. Amiens responded with three goals in 21 minutes. Yanis Rafii leveled the score in the 8th minute. Just five minutes later, Yvan Ikia Dimi found the net, assisted by Teddy Averlant. Averlant then turned scorer himself in the 29th minute, with Yanis Rafii providing the assist, solidifying Amiens' lead.
Coach Omar Daf's 3-4-3 setup for Amiens quickly asserted dominance after the initial shock. The structure allowed their attacking players to exploit Montreuil's defensive vulnerabilities.
The second half began with Amiens extending their advantage. Rayan Lutin scored in the 46th minute, assisted by Antoine Leautey, pushing the score to 4-1. Montreuil, however, showed spirit. Idris Kadded pulled one back in the 48th minute, with Anthony Adel providing his second assist of the game, making it 4-2.
Despite Montreuil's efforts, their challenge was hampered by disciplinary issues. El Anrif Mhadjiri received a yellow card in the 34th minute. Ilyes Dos Santos Semedo followed with a yellow in the 71st. Nkashama Muteba then received two quick yellow cards in the 78th and 80th minutes, resulting in a red card and reducing Montreuil to ten men. Amiens' Yvan Ikia Dimi also picked up a yellow card in added time for a foul, while Oscar Aïssat was booked for argument in the 83rd minute.
Understand, Amiens' attacking trident of Rafii, Lutin, and Ikia Dimi, supported by the influential Teddy Averlant, proved too potent. Averlant's goal and assist, coupled with Rafii's similar contribution, were pivotal in dismantling Montreuil's hopes. For Montreuil, Anthony Adel's goal and assist, and Idris Kadded's goal, demonstrated individual quality but were not enough to stem the tide.
Match Statistics
Montreuil
- Shots on Goal: 5
- Total Shots: 15
- Shots inside box: 11
- Fouls: 20
- Corner Kicks: 9
- Ball Possession: 44%
- Yellow Cards: 4
- Red Cards: 1
- Goalkeeper Saves: 2
- Passes Accuracy: 82%
Amiens
- Shots on Goal: 6
- Total Shots: 9
- Shots inside box: 7
- Fouls: 16
- Corner Kicks: 3
- Ball Possession: 56%
- Yellow Cards: 2
- Red Cards: 0
- Goalkeeper Saves: 2
- Passes Accuracy: 86%
This result confirms Amiens' professional approach to the cup competition. They managed the tie effectively after the initial scare, showcasing their attacking depth and tactical discipline under Omar Daf. The progression is sealed. Next steps will involve preparing for the demanding fixture schedule ahead in the Coupe de France and their league campaign.
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