Football: Maurice-Martin Challenge and Hérault Cup, we know a little more about the Thau clubs

Sétois et Lapeyradois étaient concernés par les tirages. MIDI LIBRE – E.R.

The district has proceeded to the draw for the round of 16 in both competitions. Eight teams are involved and the program is loaded for next February 2.

Before moving on to the end-of-year festivities, last Wednesday, the Hérault Football District wanted to define which matches will be in the round of 16 of the “seniors” Cup and the Maurice-Martin Challenge. Eight, that's the number of Thau teams involved and representing seven different clubs. They will be on deck, in competition, on February 2nd. It should be noted that Stade Balarucois is present in both draws, and we will also add its presence in the Veterans Cup draw.

In the Hérault Cup, Asfac inherited Palavas. At the foot of the D1 podium, the Palavasiens are looking for their former glory. Leader of group A of D3, Stade Balarucois' Montpellier opponent will be taken seriously. Villeveyracois can start dreaming of an 8th final. To do this, they must not underestimate their hosts from D4.

The jackpot for Sète

It will not be the same case for the Mirevalais. The visitors from Saint-André are runners-up in R3 and seem particularly sharp this season. Finally, the big prize was won by SC Sète. The Biterrois, residents of R1, are as always a complicated opponent. The history of the two clubs shows this, it is always a sensitive duel between Sétois and Biterrois.

As for the Maurice-Martin Challenge, three teams from group B of D3 will participate in the party. As with the veterans, a derby is on the program. The Balarucois understudies, lucky in the draw for the ground, will still have to not miss out on the “scratching” with the reception of the Mézoise reserve. Bruno Ascension's team won ahead of Cédric Leblond's by the smallest score. Finally, the Lapeyradois are able to push their course a little further.

Hérault Seniors Cup:
SC Sète (R2)/AS Béziers (R1),
Saint-Martin-de-Londres (D4)/US Villeveyrac (D2),
Palavas (D1)/Asfac (R1),
Montpellier Inter (D3)/Stade Balarucois (R3),
AS Mirevalaise (D2)/Saint-André de Sangonis (R3).

Maurice-Martin Challenge:
St. Balaruc II (D3)/Mèze SFC II (D3),
Ol. Lapeyradois II (D3)/Castries (D3). I subscribe to read the rest