As real-time scores rolled in across the region, regional league clubs battled fiercely against national-division opponents, producing a flurry of goals and tightly contested fixtures.
In the fixture between Vitré (N2) and Séné (R1), the regional side made a statement early by opening the scoring in the 13th minute. Vitré fought back before halftime through Bailleul in the 38th minute, and Le Gall added a second goal in the 49th minute to edge ahead 2–1, leaving the match hanging in the balance.
Early Goals and Tight Battles Across the Region
Elsewhere, GSI Pontivy (N1) dominated their away trip against Bourbriac (D1), securing a comfortable 4–1 victory. Pontivy’s offense clicked early with goals from Tirco in the 9th minute, Le Gal in the 17th minute, Le Callonnec in the 25th minute, and Clémence in the 33rd minute. Bourbriac fought to narrow the deficit in the second half, with Hamon finding the net in the 60th minute, but the gap proved too wide to bridge.
Lannion FC (N2) also made sure of their progression with a solid 3–0 win away at Bannalec (R3). Boucaud put the game out of reach with two goals in the 61st and 70th minutes.
Milizac (N2) secured an emphatic 4–1 win against Châteaulin (R3). Although Châteaulin stunned the visitors with an opening goal by Yoro in the 3rd minute, Milizac answered decisively through Toanen, who scored in the 9th and 82nd minutes, alongside tallies from Uguen in the 31st minute and Mourdi in the 50th minute.
Tight Defenses and Stalemates
In other action, the US Montagnarde (R1) edged past Keriolets Pluvigner (R1) 1–0, courtesy of a decisive 42nd-minute strike by Derennes. Meanwhile, Plabennec (R1) and Stella Maris Douarnenez (R1) played out a scoreless defensive stalemate, finishing 0–0.
The regional football landscape also captured broader tournament tracking tools via platforms like Flashscore, reflecting widespread interest in the nationwide knockout competition.
Evening Fixtures on the Horizon
The action in Brittany continues later this evening with several key matchups on the schedule. TA Rennes (N2) faces US Saint-Malo (N1) at 19:00, followed by Entente du Trieux FC (R3) against Perros-Louannec (R3) at 19:30, and ES Dol (R3) taking on CPB Bréquigny (R1) at 19:30.
