Here is a double in the Cup that will do a lot of good for this Asmur team, which is currently experiencing a challenging end to the 2025/2026 season. Asmur, caught up in a crazy season with a real chance of moving up to National 2 next year, will have little time to savor their trophy, as they play again in the league on Sunday.
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The Bayonnais held their ground against Asmur, dominating the second half but failing to capitalize on the opportunities they had to come back. For instance, Cherief or Oillarburu’s missed chances due to lack of control or Couralis’ excellent performance.
At the best moment, Latour’s men took the lead in the first half with a beautiful shot from Lagui (1-0, 42nd minute) and maintained the score. The Croisés de Bayonne were unable to catch up, with Gounin seeing his penalty saved by Couralis (33rd minute).
Asmur, with their experience, held firm but retreated significantly in the last thirty minutes due to fatigue and the Basques’ final onslaught.
The Red and White team, always generous and valiant, added another Coupe des Pyrénées to the club’s honors. The players have already shifted their focus to securing the top spot on Sunday if they win against Saint-Médard-en-Jalles in R1.
Technical Details
At Pau (Nouste Camp) – Halftime: 1-0 – 450 spectators – Referee: Rémi Degnon Mawuena
ASUMR (R1): 1
Players: Couralis – Afonso, Cazenave (Marques, 77th), Manias (Cap.), Attoukora – Jaafar, Devezeaux De Lavergn, Touyet (Caup, 46th then Martins, 85th) – Caup (Esponde, 44th), Lagui (Touyet, 68th), Eduardo.
Coach: Jean-Noël Latour
Croisés de Bayonne (R2): 0
Players: Marini – Elizalde Parachou, Harreguy, Oillarburu, Benquet (Coloneaux, 91st) – Larcabal, Teixeira, Iralour Etcheverry (Cap.) – Coloneaux (Pelot, 71st), Gounin (Cherief, 63rd), Dos Santos (Fernandez Larranaga, 51st).
Coach: Marc Le Moël
Goals: Asmur: Lagui (42nd minute)
Bookings: Asmur: Manias (52nd), Marques (82nd) – Croisés de Bayonne: Dos Santos (41st)
