Coupe de France Final 1971
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The Coupe de France
Final 1971 was an association football match held at Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir
, Colombes
on June 20, 1971, that saw Stade Rennais defeat Olympique Lyonnais
1–0 thanks to a goal by André Guy
.
scored by ex-Lyon
player André Guy
, who had transferred to Rennes in December 1970, after a questionable foul by Robert Valette. The referee, Mr. Vigilani had previously disallowed a goal by André Betta
in the 58th minute for Rennes due to an offside position by Robert Rico
.
This win was Rennes' second Coupe de France victory, their first win having come in the 1965 final
against Sedan-Torcy. Lyon
, suffered their second defeat in the final in the fourth Coupe de France Final appearance, the first loss having been against Monaco
in 1963.
This was the last Coupe de France final to be played at the Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir
in Colombes
, as the final was played at the Parc des Princes
from 1972 to 1997, and since 1998 has been played at the Stade de France
.
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|GK || ||
Marcel Aubour
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|DF || || Alain Cosnard
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|DF ||(c) || Louis Cardiet
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|DF || || René Cédolin
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|DF || || Zygmunt Chlosta
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|MF || || Pierre Garcia
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|MF || ||
Velimir Naumović
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|MF || || André Guy
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|MF || || Raymond Kéruzoré
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|FW || || André Betta
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|FW || || Robert Rico
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|colspan=3|Substitutes:
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|colspan=3|Manager:
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|colspan=4| Jean Prouff
Assistant Referees:
Fourth Official:
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|colspan="4"|OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS:
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|GK || || Yves Chauveau
|-
|DF || || Raymond Domenech
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|DF || || Jean Baeza
|-
|DF || || Ljubomir Mihajlović
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|DF || || Robert Valette ||
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|MF || || Georges Prost
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|MF || || André Perrin
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|MF || || Serge Chiesa
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|MF || || François Félix
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|FW ||(c)|| Fleury Di Nallo
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|FW |||| Daniel Ravier
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|colspan=3|Substitutes:
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|MF || || Bernard Lhomme ||
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|colspan=3|Manager:
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|colspan=4| Aimé Mignot
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Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
Final 1971 was an association football match held at Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir
Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir
The Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir - stadium in Colombes, near Paris, France . Named in memory of French rugby player Yves du Manoir in 1928. Was the main stadium for the 1924 Summer Olympics and had a capacity of 45,000 at the time...
, Colombes
Colombes
Colombes is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:On 13 March 1896, 17% of the territory of Colombes was detached and became the commune of Bois-Colombes ....
on June 20, 1971, that saw Stade Rennais defeat Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
1–0 thanks to a goal by André Guy
André Guy
André Guy is a French former professional football player.-External links:**...
.
Match Summary
In an overall average game opposing two teams disposed in a 4-4-2 formation, the break came from a penalty kickPenalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
scored by ex-Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
player André Guy
André Guy
André Guy is a French former professional football player.-External links:**...
, who had transferred to Rennes in December 1970, after a questionable foul by Robert Valette. The referee, Mr. Vigilani had previously disallowed a goal by André Betta
André Betta
André Betta is a former professional French football midfielder.-External links:**...
in the 58th minute for Rennes due to an offside position by Robert Rico
Robert Rico
Robert Rico is a retired French professional football offensive midfielder.Rico played for Stade Rennais FC, Stade de Reims, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, AS Nancy, La Roche Vendée Football and SR Saint-Dié. He capped once for France.-References:...
.
This win was Rennes' second Coupe de France victory, their first win having come in the 1965 final
Coupe de France Final 1965
The Coupe de France Final 1965 was a football match held at Parc des Princes, Paris on May 23, 1965 and May 26, 1965 that saw Stade Rennais UC defeat UA Sedan-Torcy.-First match:-Replay:-External links:**...
against Sedan-Torcy. Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
, suffered their second defeat in the final in the fourth Coupe de France Final appearance, the first loss having been against Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
in 1963.
This was the last Coupe de France final to be played at the Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir
Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir
The Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir - stadium in Colombes, near Paris, France . Named in memory of French rugby player Yves du Manoir in 1928. Was the main stadium for the 1924 Summer Olympics and had a capacity of 45,000 at the time...
in Colombes
Colombes
Colombes is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:On 13 March 1896, 17% of the territory of Colombes was detached and became the commune of Bois-Colombes ....
, as the final was played at the Parc des Princes
Parc des Princes
The Parc des Princes is an all-seater football stadium located in the southwest of Paris, France. The venue, with a seating capacity of 48,712 spectators, has been the home of French football club Paris Saint-Germain since 1974. The current Parc des Princes was inaugurated on 4 June 1972, endowed...
from 1972 to 1997, and since 1998 has been played 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...
.
Match details
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Marcel AubourMarcel Aubour
Marcel Aubour is a retired French international footballer who played as goalkeeper. He was the first goalkeeper for France in the FIFA World Cup 1966.-Titles:...
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|DF || ||
Alain Cosnard|-
|DF ||(c) ||
Louis CardietLouis Cardiet
Louis Cardiet is a retired professional French association football defender.-External links:**...
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|DF || ||
René CédolinRené Cédolin
René Cédolin is a retired French footballer and football manager.-Career:Cédolin played as a defender, for SM Caen and Stade Rennais F.C., where he spent most of his career, winning the Coupe de France twice in 1965 and 1971....
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|DF || ||
Zygmunt Chlosta|-
|MF || ||
Pierre GarciaPierre Garcia
Pierre Garcia is a retired French football player and manager.Garcia played for Stade Rennais F.C. in the French Ligue 1.-External links:*...
|-
|MF || ||
Velimir NaumovićVelimir Naumovic
Velimir Naumović is a former Serbian striker who played for SFR Yugoslavia.-References:*...
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|MF || ||
André GuyAndré Guy
André Guy is a French former professional football player.-External links:**...
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|MF || ||
Raymond KéruzoréRaymond Kéruzoré
Raymond Keruzoré is a former Breton and French football player and manager, regarded as one the greatest players to have played for Stade Rennais, as well as one of the greatest ever Breton players....
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|FW || ||
André BettaAndré Betta
André Betta is a former professional French football midfielder.-External links:**...
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|FW || ||
Robert RicoRobert Rico
Robert Rico is a retired French professional football offensive midfielder.Rico played for Stade Rennais FC, Stade de Reims, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, AS Nancy, La Roche Vendée Football and SR Saint-Dié. He capped once for France.-References:...
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|colspan=3|Substitutes:
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|colspan=3|Manager:
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Jean ProuffJean Prouff
Jean Prouff was a French former football midfielder and a manager.-Titles:*As a player** Division 1: 1949 with Stade de Reims*As a coach** Belgian League: 1963, with Standard de Liège...
Assistant Referees:
Fourth Official:
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|GK || ||
Yves ChauveauYves Chauveau
Yves Chauveau is a French retired professional football goalkeeper.-External links:**...
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|DF || ||
Raymond DomenechRaymond Domenech
Raymond Domenech is a retired French footballer and the former manager of the France national team.-2006 World Cup:On 12 July 2004, Domenech was a surprise choice to succeed Jacques Santini after the country's disappointing exit from UEFA Euro 2004 by losing in the quarter-final match to the...
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|DF || ||
Jean BaezaJean Baeza
Jean Baeza was a professional French football defender.-External links:**...
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|DF || ||
Ljubomir MihajlovićLjubomir Mihajlovic
Ljubomir Mihajlović was a Serbian defender who played for SFR Yugoslavia.-References:*...
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|DF || ||
Robert Valette || |-
|MF || ||
Georges Prost|-
|MF || ||
André Perrin|-
|MF || ||
Serge ChiesaSerge Chiesa
Serge Chiesa is a former professional French footballer.He is a historic player of Olympique Lyonnais, an excellent dribbler whose skill was comparable to Michel Platini. In 1975/76, he was voted 'best attacking midfielder' of the season by France Football.-External links:*...
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|MF || ||
François FélixFrançois Félix
François Félix , nicknamed Fanfan, is a French retired professional football striker, currently managing FAIRM Ile-Rousse Monticello.He was part of SC Bastia team that reached 1978 UEFA Cup Final.-External links:*...
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|FW ||(c)||
Fleury Di NalloFleury Di Nallo
Fleury Di Nallo is a former footballer, one of the best strikers in Division 1 in the 1960s and 70s, and a historic player of Olympique Lyonnais....
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|FW ||||
Daniel RavierDaniel Ravier
Daniel Ravier is a retired French professional football midfielder.-External links:*...
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|MF || ||
Bernard Lhomme || |-
|colspan=3|Manager:
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|colspan=4|
Aimé MignotAimé Mignot
Aimé Mignot is a French football defender who played for Aix and Lyon.He coached Lyon, Angers, Alès and the France women's national football team.-References:...
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