2012–13 Coupe de France
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The 2012–13 Coupe de France was the 96th season of the most prestigious cup competition of France. The competition was organized by the French Football Federation (FFF) and open to all clubs in French football, as well as clubs from the overseas departments and territories (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Réunion). The final was contested on 31 May 2013 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.[1] The defending champions were Lyon, who defeated Quevilly 1–0 in the final of the 2011–12 season, but lost this season in the Round of 64 against Épinal. The winner of the competition, Bordeaux, qualified for the group stage of the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League.[2]
The Coupe Charles Simon | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | France |
Teams | 7,656 |
Defending champions | Lyon |
Final positions | |
Champions | Bordeaux |
Runner-up | Evian |
Tournament statistics | |
Top goal scorer(s) | Cheick Diabaté (6 goals) |