The club Golden Lion, located in Martinique, experienced a humiliating 12-0 loss to Lille in the French Cup during their journey of 8,600 miles for the match.
The team Golden Lion, who were victorious in Martinique, was selected to compete in the Coupe de France along with other teams from French territories. In the round of last 64, they were paired with Ligue 1 team Lille and their journey began on Wednesday with a non-stop flight to Paris.
After three days, Lille easily defeated them as Jonathan David and Edon Zhegrova each scored three goals in a dominant win for the home team. Lille had 37 attempts while Golden Lion only managed one.
Yusuf Yazici and Hakon Arnar Haraldsson both netted two goals, and Tiago Santos and Amine Messoussa also contributed to the record-breaking win for the club.
Following the match, Lille’s coach, Paulo Fonseca, expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance. He emphasized the importance of taking the match seriously and showing respect to the opposing team and their fans. Fonseca also praised his team for their intensity and overall mindset during the game.
“What brings me the most satisfaction is our respect for our opponent, our game, and our identity.”
Source: theguardian.com
