The fourth-tier French club Stade Briochin faced PSG in the quarter-finals of the French Cup. This match became a historic event for the modest club, which advanced so far in the tournament by defeating strong opponents like Nice, Annecy, and Le Havre along the way.
Among Stade Briochin’s squad, 27-year-old Armenian midfielder Artur Zakaryan took part in the match. He played 77 minutes, trying to help his team compete against the giants of French football.
Artur Zakaryan’s match statistics:
- Minutes played – 77
- Accurate passes – 11 (73%)
- Successful dribbles – 1 out of 1
- Duels won – 1 out of 4
- Possession losses – 8
- Touches – 23
- SofaScore rating – 6.0
Unfortunately, Stade Briochin couldn’t offer serious resistance against the powerful PSG and suffered a heavy 0-7 defeat. Gonçalo Ramos scored a hat-trick for the Parisians, while Doué, Mayulu, Neves, and Dembélé also found the net.
Despite the disappointing result, Stade Briochin’s journey in the French Cup remains impressive. The fourth-tier club managed to defeat several strong opponents, leaving its mark in the tournament’s history.
Artur Zakaryan has been playing in France’s lower leagues for many years, continuing to represent Armenian football. This season, he has scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists.