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Chauvigny Defender Sent Off Seconds After Kickoff in French Cup Match

The decision drew criticism from Luis Fernandez for being overly harsh.

Overview

  • Logan Assignon of US Chauvigny received a straight red card within seconds of the round‑of‑64 tie against Montreuil after placing a hand on an opponent while described as the last defender.
  • Reports disagree on the exact timing of the dismissal, with Le Figaro and Foot Mercato citing 13 seconds and Yahoo Sports reporting 17 seconds.
  • Yahoo Sports labeled the sending‑off a French Cup record, a claim not corroborated by the other outlets.
  • Reduced to ten men, Chauvigny nevertheless took the lead 1–0 through a 19th‑minute free kick by Naissim Ayadi.
  • The match was played at Stade Auguste‑Delaune in Bobigny between lower‑division sides Chauvigny (N3) and Montreuil (R1).