2009–10 Challenge de France
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The 2009–10 Challenge de France
Challenge de France
The Coupe de France Féminine is a cup competition, exclusively for French women football clubs. The competition is open to all professional and non-professional women's teams in France. The inaugural edition of the competition was held in 2001. The final match of the competition is normally held...

is the 9th season of the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...

 cup competition for women, organized by the French Football Federation
French Football Federation
The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris...

. The competition is open to all women's clubs in French football
Football in France
Football is the most popular sport in France. The Fédération Française de Football is the national governing bodyand is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of association football in the country, both professional and amateur...

. The final will be contested on 23 May 2010 at the Stade Robert-Bobin. The defending champions were Montpellier
Montpellier HSC (Ladies)
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season...

, who defeated Le Mans 3–1 in the 2008–09 edition of the competition. On 23 May 2010, Division 1 Féminine club Paris Saint-Germain won the competition by defeating fellow first division club Montpellier by a score of 5–0 in the final
2010 Challenge de France Final
The 2010 Challenge de France Final was the 9th final of France's female cup competition. The final took place on 23 May 2010 at the Stade Robert Bobin in Bondoufle, a commune in the Île-de-France region...

. The victory gives Paris Saint-Germain its first Challenge de France title.

Calendar

On 6 July 2009, the French Football Federation
French Football Federation
The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris...

 announced the calendar for the Challenge de France. ! Round
! First match date
! Fixtures
! width=100| Clubs
! Notes>
Regional semi-finals 22 November 2009 Clubs participating in D3 Féminine gain entry.
Regional finals 13 December 2009
First Round 10 January 2010 Clubs participating in D2 Féminine gain entry.
Second Round 31 January 2010
Round of 32 21 February 2010 16 32 → 16 Clubs participating in D1 Féminine gain entry.
Round of 16 7 March 2010 8 16 → 8
Quarter-finals 21 March 2010 4 8 → 4
Semi-finals 25 April 2010 2 4 → 2
Final 23 May 2010 1 2 → 1 Final at the Stade Robert-Bobin.

First round

The draw for the first round of Challenge de France was conducted on 18 December 2009 at the headquarters of the French Football Federation
French Football Federation
The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris...

, in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...

 by French journalist
Journalist
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 Christian Jeanpierre and Marilou Duringer, a member of the Federal Council. The matches were played on 10 January 2010. Several matches that were postponed were played on 17 January. The rest of the postponed matches will be contested on 24 January
Tie no Home team Score Away team
1 Val d'Argenteuil 2 – 2 (aet)
2–4 p.
Bagneux
2 Gonfreville
ESM Gonfreville
Entente Sportive Municipale de Gonfreville-l'Orcher is a French association football team founded in 1955. They are based in Gonfreville-l'Orcher, Seine-Maritime. Their home stadium is the Stade Maurice Baquet in the town. As of the 2009–10 season, they play in the Championnat de France...

1 – 2 Évreux
Évreux FC
Évreux Football Club 27 is a French association football club founded in 2009. They are based in Évreux, Haute-Normandie and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2 Group A, the fifth tier of the French football league system. They play at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris...

3 Cormelles 0 – 0 (aet)
6–5 p.
Tremblay
4 Le Blanc-Mesnil 1 – 2 Rouen
FC Rouen
Football Club de Rouen 1899 is a French association football club based in Rouen. The club was formed in 1899 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Rouen plays its home matches at the Stade Robert Diochon; named after Robert Diochon, a historic player...

5 Thiberville 0 – 4 Issy-les-Moulineaux
6 Bourg-la-Reine 0 – 1 Anet
7 Saint-Malo
US Saint-Malo
Union Sportive Saint-Malo is a French association football club founded in 1902. They are based in the town of Saint-Malo and their home stadium is the Stade Marville. As of the 2009–10 season, they play in the Championnat de France amateur 2 Group H....

3 – 4 Lorient
FC Lorient
Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian...

8 FA Laval 0 – 2 Condé-sur-Noireau
9 Domont 3 – 3 (aet)
3–5 p.
Ploermel
10 Brunoy 1 – 1 (aet)
1–4 p.
Rennes
11 Évry Ville 0 – 2 Saint-Maur
12 Le Mans 10 – 0 Saint-Lô Manche
FC Saint-Lô Manche
Football Club Saint-Lô Manche is a French association football club founded in 1965. They are based in the town of Saint-Lô and their home stadium is the Stade Louis Villemer, which has a capacity of 5,000 spectators. As of the 2009–10 season, the club plays in the Championnat de France...

13 Nord Médoc 0 – 4 Corné
14 Terves 0 – 4 Saint Georges-sur-Layon
15 La Flèche
La Flèche RC
Racing Club Flèchois is a French football club based in La Flèche and playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2 in 2008-2009. The female team play in the DH in the Ligue du Maine.- History :...

2 – 7 Tours
Tours FC
Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...

16 Limoges 2 – 2 (aet)
4–3 p.
Saint-Herblain
17 Angers 1 – 2 Blanquefort
18 Blois
Blois Foot 41
Blois Foot 41 is a French football club founded in 1912. Managed by , in 2006-2007 the club were promoted to the championnat de France Amateurs 2...

1 – 2 Arlac-Mérignac
19 Muret 11 – 0 Saint-Simon

Tie no Home team Score Away team
20 Villeneuve-les-Maguelone 0 – 5 Rodez
Rodez AF
Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul...

21 Nîmes Métropole 6 – 1 Saint-Gaudens
22 Carros 3 – 5 Albi
23 Aubune 4 – 4 (aet)
3–4 p.
Saint-Jean-de-Vedas
24 Ramonville 0 – 6 Monteux
25 Saint-Apollinaire 2 – 1 Flacé-Mâcon
26 Nivolas 3 – 2 Auxerre
27 Salaise-Sanne 1 – 2 Le Puy Foot
Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne
Le Puy-en-Velay Football 43 Auvergne is a French football club based in Le Puy-en-Velay in the Auvergne region. The club was originally founded in 1903 under the name AS Le Puy. Since its foundation, the club has changed its name numerous times. In 1974, the club changed its name to CO Le Puy and,...

28 Aulnat 2 – 1 Claix
29 Saint Lou 0 – 7 Arpajon
30 Blanzy 1 – 4 La Véore
31 Mussig 0 – 4 Troyes
Troyes AC
Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube...

32 Algrange
AS Algrange
Association Sportive Algrange is a French association football team. They are based in Algrange, France and are currently playing in the La Division d'Honneur, Lorraine, the sixth tier in the French football league system.-External links:*...

3 – 0 Saint-Memmie
33 Besançon
Besançon RC
Besançon Racing Club is a French football club based in Besançon. It was founded in 1904-1905. They play at the Stade Léo Lagrange.- Current squad :As of September 2011.- Coaching staff :...

0 – 4 Woippy
34 Mulhouse
ASPTT Mulhouse
ASPTT Mulhouse is a French volleyball club based in Mulhouse. It plays in the Women's CEV Champions League.-Awards:French Championship*Runner up: 1998, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010French Cup*Runner up: 2000, 2009, 2010...

0 – 0 (aet)
4–5 p.
Épinal
35 Sessenheim-Stattmatten 0 – 8 Vendenheim
36 Baume-les-Dames 0 – 5 Mars Bischheim
37 Arras
Arras Football
Arras Football is a French association football team founded in 1901. They are based in Arras, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2 Group A, the fifth tier in the French football league system. They play at the Stade Michel Brabant in Arras. From 1901-1997, the...

2 – 0 Halliun
38 Montières Amiens 0 – 0 (aet)
2–3 p.
Raismes
39 Arcques 2 – 4 Compiègne
40 Abbeville
SC Abbeville
Sporting Club Abbeville is a French football club based in Abbeville, Picardie. It was founded in 1901. The club currently plays in the Division d'Honneur, Picardie, the sixth tier of the French football league system.-Honours:*Champions Division 4 : 1978...

0 – 2 Gravelines
US Gravelines Foot
Union Sportive Gravelines Football is a French association football team founded in 1942. They are based in Gravelines, Nord. Their home stadium is the Stade des Huttes in the town. As of the 2009–10 season, they play in the Championnat de France amateur 2 Group A.-External links:*...



Second round

The draw for the second round of Challenge de France was based on the results of the first round with the winners advancing to the second round to face each other based on where they were drawn. The matches will be played on 31 January 2010.
Tie no Home team Score Away team
1 Bagneux 0 – 1 Évreux
Évreux FC
Évreux Football Club 27 is a French association football club founded in 2009. They are based in Évreux, Haute-Normandie and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2 Group A, the fifth tier of the French football league system. They play at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris...

2 Anet 0 – 5 Issy-les-Moulineaux
3 Cormelles 2 – 1 Rouen
FC Rouen
Football Club de Rouen 1899 is a French association football club based in Rouen. The club was formed in 1899 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Rouen plays its home matches at the Stade Robert Diochon; named after Robert Diochon, a historic player...

4 Lorient
FC Lorient
Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian...

1 – 4 Condé-sur-Noireau
5 Ploermel 1 – 3 Rennes
6 Saint-Maur 0 – 3 Le Mans
7 Corné 5 – 0 Saint Georges-sur-Layon
8 Tours
Tours FC
Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...

2 – 0 Limoges
9 Blanquefort 2 – 2(aet)
5–3 p.
Arlac-Mérignac
10 Rodez
Rodez AF
Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul...

0 – 4 Muret

Tie no Home team Score Away team
11 Nîmes Métropole 2 – 1 Albi
12 Saint-Jean-de-Vedas 1 – 3 Monteux
13 Nivolas 3 – 0 Saint-Apollinaire
14 La Véore 3 – 3(aet)
3–5 p.
Arpajon
15 Woippy 4 – 2 Épinal
16 Troyes
Troyes AC
Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube...

1 – 5 Algrange
AS Algrange
Association Sportive Algrange is a French association football team. They are based in Algrange, France and are currently playing in the La Division d'Honneur, Lorraine, the sixth tier in the French football league system.-External links:*...

17 Le Puy Foot
Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne
Le Puy-en-Velay Football 43 Auvergne is a French football club based in Le Puy-en-Velay in the Auvergne region. The club was originally founded in 1903 under the name AS Le Puy. Since its foundation, the club has changed its name numerous times. In 1974, the club changed its name to CO Le Puy and,...

2 – 2(aet)
2–3 p.
Aulnat
18 Raismes 1 – 3 Arras
Arras Football
Arras Football is a French association football team founded in 1901. They are based in Arras, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2 Group A, the fifth tier in the French football league system. They play at the Stade Michel Brabant in Arras. From 1901-1997, the...

19 Mars Bischheim 3 – 2 Vendenheim
20 Gravelines
US Gravelines Foot
Union Sportive Gravelines Football is a French association football team founded in 1942. They are based in Gravelines, Nord. Their home stadium is the Stade des Huttes in the town. As of the 2009–10 season, they play in the Championnat de France amateur 2 Group A.-External links:*...

0 – 2 Compiègne


Round of 32

The draw for the Round of 32 of the Challenge de France was conducted on 8 February and saw the arrival of clubs based in Division 1 Féminine. The draw was conducted by Jézabel Lemonier and Christophe Pacaud, who hosts the television
Television
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 show Direct Sport and French television channel Direct 8
Direct 8
Direct 8 is a national French TV channel, owned by Vincent Bolloré. It is available through digital terrestrial television network "TNT" and the Astra 1H satellite position....

. The matches were played on 21 February.
Tie no Home team Score Away team
1 Condé-sur-Noireau 2 – 0 Gravelines
US Gravelines Foot
Union Sportive Gravelines Football is a French association football team founded in 1942. They are based in Gravelines, Nord. Their home stadium is the Stade des Huttes in the town. As of the 2009–10 season, they play in the Championnat de France amateur 2 Group A.-External links:*...

2 Toulouse
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...

1 – 7 Saint-Étienne
AS Saint-Étienne (Ladies)
Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire Féminin is a French football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club is the women's section of French football club AS Saint-Étienne and was founded in 1977 under the name Racing Club de Saint-Étienne...

3 Le Mans 0 – 0(aet)
4–3 p.
Corné
4 Tours
Tours FC
Tours Football Club is a French association football club based in Tours, the capital city of the Indre-et-Loire department. The club was formed in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Tours plays its home matches at the Stade de la Vallée du Cher located within...

2 – 5 Soyaux
ASJ Soyaux
ASJ Soyaux are a French football club founded in 1968 and are based in Soyaux. Until 2010 club has always been playing in the top division, when they got relegated to the D2 Féminine.-History:...

5 Rennes 1 – 1(aet)
3–1 p.
Blanquefort
6 Montigny-le-Bretonneux
AS Montigny-le-Bretonneux
AS Montigny-le-Bretonneux are a French football club founded in 1974. They currently play in D1 Féminine and are based in Montigny-le-Bretonneux.-History:...

1 – 2 Paris SG
7 La Rochue-sur-Yon
La Roche ESOF
La Roche ESOF is a French football club founded in 1978 and is based in La Roche-sur-Yon....

1 – 3 Stade Briochin
Stade Briochin (Ladies)
En Avant de Guingamp Féminines are a French football club based in Saint-Brieuc, a commune in the Brittany region. The club was previously the women's section of men's football club Stade Briochin and was founded in 1973 under the name Chaffoteaux Sports Saint-Brieuc. From 1999–2003, the club...

8 Muret 2 – 0 Monteux

Tie no Home team Score Away team
9 Nord Allier
FCF Nord Allier Yzeure
FCF Nord Allier Yzeure is a French football club founded in 1999 and is based in Yzeure.The club was promoted to D1 Féminine for the first time in its history following the conclusion of the 2007-2008 season....

PPD Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais (ladies)
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as...

10 Arpajon 1 – 8 Montpellier
Montpellier HSC (Ladies)
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season...

11 Woippy 2 – 1 Nivolas
12 Algrange
AS Algrange
Association Sportive Algrange is a French association football team. They are based in Algrange, France and are currently playing in the La Division d'Honneur, Lorraine, the sixth tier in the French football league system.-External links:*...

0 – 2 Juvisy
FCF Juvisy
Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France...

13 Aulnat 1 – 1(aet)
5–3 p.
Nîmes Métropole
14 Arras
Arras Football
Arras Football is a French association football team founded in 1901. They are based in Arras, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2 Group A, the fifth tier in the French football league system. They play at the Stade Michel Brabant in Arras. From 1901-1997, the...

7 – 0 Cormelles
15 Issy-les-Moulineaux 3 – 1 Mars Bischheim
16 Évreux
Évreux FC
Évreux Football Club 27 is a French association football club founded in 2009. They are based in Évreux, Haute-Normandie and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2 Group A, the fifth tier of the French football league system. They play at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris...

0 – 3 Hénin-Beaumont
FCF Hénin-Beaumont
Football Club Féminin Hénin-Beaumont is a French football club based in Hénin-Beaumont. The club was founded on 12 May 1972 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished 7th in the 2009–10 season. In 2010, Hénin-Beaumont moved to the Stade Octave Birembaut, 3,000 capacity stadium in...



Round of 16

The draw for the Round of 16 of the Challenge de France was conducted on 24 February at the headquarters of the French Football Federation
French Football Federation
The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris...

. The draw was conducted by Sandrine Roux, the current coach of the France women's under-19 team
France women's national football team
The French women's national football team represents France in international women's football. The team is directed by the French Football Federation and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer...

. The matches were played on 7 March.
Tie no Home team Score Away team
1 Paris SG 0 – 0(aet)
5–4 p.
Le Mans
2 Soyaux
ASJ Soyaux
ASJ Soyaux are a French football club founded in 1968 and are based in Soyaux. Until 2010 club has always been playing in the top division, when they got relegated to the D2 Féminine.-History:...

5 – 2 Rennes
3 Arras
Arras Football
Arras Football is a French association football team founded in 1901. They are based in Arras, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2 Group A, the fifth tier in the French football league system. They play at the Stade Michel Brabant in Arras. From 1901-1997, the...

1 – 4 Stade Briochin
Stade Briochin (Ladies)
En Avant de Guingamp Féminines are a French football club based in Saint-Brieuc, a commune in the Brittany region. The club was previously the women's section of men's football club Stade Briochin and was founded in 1973 under the name Chaffoteaux Sports Saint-Brieuc. From 1999–2003, the club...

4 Hénin-Beaumont
FCF Hénin-Beaumont
Football Club Féminin Hénin-Beaumont is a French football club based in Hénin-Beaumont. The club was founded on 12 May 1972 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished 7th in the 2009–10 season. In 2010, Hénin-Beaumont moved to the Stade Octave Birembaut, 3,000 capacity stadium in...

6 – 1 Condé-sur-Noireau

Tie no Home team Score Away team
5 Woippy 1 – 1(aet)
2–4 p.
Aulnat
6 Muret 0 – 9 Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais (ladies)
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as...

7 Juvisy
FCF Juvisy
Football Club Féminin Juvisy-sur-Orge Essonne is a French football club based in Viry-Châtillon, a suburb of Paris. The club was founded in 1971 and currently play in the Division 1 Féminine, the first division of women's football in France...

2 – 0 Saint-Étienne
AS Saint-Étienne (Ladies)
Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire Féminin is a French football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club is the women's section of French football club AS Saint-Étienne and was founded in 1977 under the name Racing Club de Saint-Étienne...

8 Montpellier
Montpellier HSC (Ladies)
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club Féminines is a French women's football club based in Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, a commune in the arrondissement of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1990. Montpellier currently play in the Division 1 Féminine having finished in 4th place in the 2009–10 season...

3 – 1 Issy-les-Moulineaux


Quarterfinals

The draw for the quarterfinals and semi-finals of the Challenge de France was held on 8 March 2010. The draw was conducted by Red Cross ambassador and fashion model Adriana Karembeu. The quarterfinals were contested on 21 March.
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Semi-finals

The draw for the quarterfinals and semi-finals of the Challenge de France was held on 8 March 2010. The draw was conducted by Red Cross ambassador and fashion model Adriana Karembeu. The semi-finals were contested on 25 April.
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Final

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