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1917–18 Coupe de France
The 1917–18 Coupe de France (officially Coupe Charles–Simon 1917–18) was the first season of the most prestigious cup competition in France. The competition was open to all clubs who were affiliated with an organisation that was a member of the Comité français interfédéral (CFI). The cup was named after Charles Simon, the Secretary-General of the CFI at the outbreak of World War I, who died in battle in 1915. Forty-eight clubs competed in the cup and Olympique Pantin defeated FC Lyon 3–0 in the final.[1] First roundTeams from the north and east of France were unable to compete due to World War I. Thirty-two teams competed in this round with sixteen others being given byes to the next round. The matches were played on a regional basis on 7 October 1917.
Second roundThe sixteen teams that received a bye joined the sixteen winners of the First Round. The matches were played on 4 November 1917 and on a regional basis if possible.
Second round first replaysThe matches were played on 18 November 1917.
Second round second replayThe match was played on 25 November 1917.
Third roundThe matches were played on 2 December 1917.
QuarterfinalsThe matches were played on 3 February 1918. FC Lyon-Stade Rennais was played at a neutral venue.
SemifinalsThe semifinals were both played on 3 March 1918 at neutral venues.
Final
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