2010 Coupe Gambardella Final
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The 2010 Coupe Gambardella Final was the 55th final of France
's youth cup competition
. The final took place on 1 May 2010 at the Stade de France
in the Paris
ian suburb of Saint-Denis
and served as a curtain raiser for the final of the Coupe de France
. The match was contested between Sochaux
and Metz
. The final was shown live on France 4
.
1–0 in 1983 and Auxerre
5–4 on penalties in 2007 after the match ended 2–2 after 90 minutes. The 2007 team was led by Marvin Martin
, Ryad Boudebouz
, Sloan Privat
, and Geoffrey Tulasne
. All four players are now regulars in the senior Sochaux team.
Metz's appearance in the Gambardella final marked their 4th appearance in the competition's ultimate match. Of the appearances, Metz have won the cup twice, first in 1981 defeating Nice
1–0, and again in 2001 handling Caen
2–0. The 2001 team was anchored by goalkeeper Ludovic Butelle
and midfielder
s Laurent Agouazi
and Ludovic Obraniak
. All three players had respectable careers at Metz before moving on to other Ligue 1
clubs.
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METZ:
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GK
1
Anthony Mfa Mezui
RB
2
Adrien Ferino
CB
5
Kalidou Koulibaly
CB
4
Teddy Kayombo
LB
3
Gaëtan Bussman
DM
6
Djamel N'Ganvala (c)
CM
7
Samy Kehli
CM
8
Bouna Sarr
RW
9
Jordan Faucher
LW
10
Yeni Ngbakoto
FW
11
Seydou Simpara
Substitutes:
GK
16
Siegfried Aisse Kede
DF
12
Yohan Croizet
MF
13
Jeremy Meligner
MF
14
Romaric Nya Ngatcha
FW
15
Clément Sannier
Manager:
Olivier Perrin
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...
's youth cup competition
Coupe Gambardella
The Coupe Gambardella is a French football cup competition held between the under-19s of the French football clubs, organized by the French Football Federation ....
. The final took place on 1 May 2010 at the Stade de France
Stade de France
The Stade de France is the national stadium of France, situated just north of Paris in the commune of Saint-Denis. It has an all-seater capacity of 80,000, making it the fifth largest stadium in Europe, and is used by both the France national football team and French rugby union team for...
in the 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...
ian suburb of Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Saint-Denis is a sous-préfecture of the Seine-Saint-Denis département, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Saint-Denis....
and served as a curtain raiser for the final of the Coupe de France
2010 Coupe de France Final
The 2010 Coupe de France Final was the 92nd final of France's most prestigious cup competition. The final took place on 1 May 2010 at the Stade de France in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis. The match was contested between Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain...
. The match was contested between Sochaux
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
and Metz
FC Metz
Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its...
. The final was shown live on France 4
France 4
France 4 is a french public channel owned by France Télévisions, dedicated to the entertainment. At first named Festival, the channel took its current name in 2005, to mark better its membership to the group France Télévisions...
.
Team background
Sochaux entered the final for the 3rd time in the club's history. Sochaux first appeared in the final in 1973 finishing as runner-ups to Nantes. In their next two appearances, the team were crowned champions defeating LensRC Lens
Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
1–0 in 1983 and Auxerre
AJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
5–4 on penalties in 2007 after the match ended 2–2 after 90 minutes. The 2007 team was led by Marvin Martin
Marvin Martin
Marvin Martin is a French international footballer who currently plays for French club Sochaux in Ligue 1. He plays as a creative play-making midfielder and is described as a player with "very good technique on the ball" and "excellent vision", which compensates for his relatively small frame...
, Ryad Boudebouz
Ryad Boudebouz
Ryad Boudebouz is an Algerian football player who is currently playing for FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in Ligue 1. He plays as an attacking midfielder and is a former French youth international, but switched allegiances to Algeria, his country of origin, in 2010.-Career:Born in Colmar to Algerian...
, Sloan Privat
Sloan Privat
Sloan Privat is a French football player who currently plays for FC Sochaux Montbéliard.-Career:...
, and Geoffrey Tulasne
Geoffrey Tulasne
Geoffrey Tulasne is a French professional football player. He most recently played in the Ligue 1 for FC Sochaux-Montbéliard.-External links:*...
. All four players are now regulars in the senior Sochaux team.
Metz's appearance in the Gambardella final marked their 4th appearance in the competition's ultimate match. Of the appearances, Metz have won the cup twice, first in 1981 defeating Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
1–0, and again in 2001 handling Caen
SM Caen
Stade Malherbe Caen is a professional French football team, playing in the city of Caen, Normandy. The club was founded on 17 November 1913 following the merger of Club Malherbe Caennais and Club Sportif Caennais...
2–0. The 2001 team was anchored by goalkeeper Ludovic Butelle
Ludovic Butelle
Jean Ludovic Butelle is a French footballer who plays for AC Arles-Avignon as a goalkeeper.-Club career:Butelle began his career at FC Metz, in 2001–02's top flight, appearing in six matches...
and midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
s Laurent Agouazi
Laurent Agouazi
Laurent Karim Agouazi is a French-Algerian football midfielder. He currently plays for FC Istres in France.-Career:Agouazi began his career with Besançon RC, and left the club to join FC Metz in the summer of 2005...
and Ludovic Obraniak
Ludovic Obraniak
Ludovic Joseph Obraniak is a Polish-French footballer currently playing for Ligue 1 side Lille OSC and the Polish national football team. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder.-FC Metz:...
. All three players had respectable careers at Metz before moving on to other Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
clubs.
Details
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| GK | 1 | Pierrick Cros Pierrick Cros Pierrick Cros is a French football player who plays as a goalkeeper for French club Sochaux in Ligue 1. He is a French youth international and has served as the goalkeeper at under-16 and under-17 level. On 30 October 2010, he made his professional debut in a league match against Lyon. Sochaux... |
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| RB | 2 | Clément Giraud |
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| CB | 3 | Jérome Roussillon |
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| CB | 4 | Bastien Faugere |
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| LB | 5 | Yann Boa Kane |
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| CM | 6 |  Petrus Boumal |
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| CM | 8 | Cheick Kourouma |
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| RM | 7 |  Serdar GürlerSerdar Gürler Serdar Gürler is a French-born Turkish football player who currently plays for Turkish club Samsunspor in the Süper Lig on loan from Ligue 1 club Sochaux. He is a Turkish youth international having earned caps with the under-18 and under-19 teams. Gürler plays as an attacking midfielder and is... (c) |
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| LM | 11 | Cédric Bakambu Cédric Bakambu Cédric Bakambu is a French football player who currently plays for Ligue 1 club Sochaux. He operates primarily in the lead striker role. Bakambu is a French youth international and has represented his country at both under-18 and under-19 level. He was a part of the team that won the 2010 UEFA... |
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| AM | 10 |  Rafaël DiasRafaël Dias (footballer born 1991) Rafaël Marques Dias Brito , commonly known as Rafaël Dias, is a Franco-Portuguese football player currently playing for French club Sochaux in Ligue 1... |
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| FW | 9 | Plaisir Bahamboula |
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| GK | 16 | Yoann Collas |
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| DF | 12 | Pierre Brice Ah-Yo |
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| MF | 13 | Yven Moyo Yven Moyo Yven Rochild Victor Moyo is a French-born Congolese international footballer, who currently plays for Newcastle United.... |
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| MF | 14 | Quentin Pereira |
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| FW | 15 | Célestin N'Dongo |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Jean-Sébastien Mérieux |
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Anthony Mfa MezuiAnthony Mfa Mezui
Anthony Mfa Mezui is a Gabonese international footballer who plays professionally for French side FC Metz, as a goalkeeper.-External links:...
Adrien Ferino Kalidou KoulibalyKalidou Koulibaly
Kalidou Koulibaly is a French football player who currently plays for French club Metz in Ligue 2. He plays as a defensive midfielder and is also capable of playing in the center of defense...
Teddy Kayombo Gaëtan BussmanGaëtan Bussman
Gaëtan Bussmann is a French football player who plays for French club Metz in Ligue 2. He plays as a left back and is also capable of playing in the center of defense. Bussmann is a French youth international and has represented his nation at under-18 and under-19 level...
Djamel N'Ganvala (c) Samy Kehli Bouna Sarr Jordan FaucherJordan Faucher
Sadek Jordan Faucher is a French football player of Algerian descent. He is currently unattached, after last playing for Tours FC in Ligue 2.-Personal:...
Yeni NgbakotoYeni Ngbakoto
Yeni Atito N'Gbakoto is a French football player who plays for French club Metz in Ligue 2. He is a France youth international having earned caps at under-17 and under-18 level. N'Gbakoto primarily plays as a winger, but is capable of playing as a striker...
Seydou Simpara Siegfried Aisse Kede Yohan Croizet Jeremy Meligner Romaric Nya Ngatcha Clément Sannier Olivier PerrinMATCH OFFICIALS
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MATCH RULES
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Road to the Final
Sochaux
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Metz
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