US Robert, promoted to R2, caused a surprise by eliminating RC Lorrain, a R1 club, with a score of 2 to 0. Meanwhile, Réveil Sportif triumphed over Assaut in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Other clubs like CO Trénelle and Club Franciscain also secured their spots for the next round, confirming the momentum of R2 teams against opponents from higher divisions.