The 2005–06

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, a

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cup competition in French football organised by the

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, began on 20 September 2005. The final was held on 22 April 2006 at the

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. AS Nancy defeated

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were eliminated from the competition on 26 October 2005 by SM Caen.

First round

The matches were played on 20 and 22 September 2005.

Second round

The matches were played on 25 and 26 October 2005.

Round of 16

The matches were played on 20 and 21 December 2005.

Final draw

Final draw results

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

Topscorer

Arnaud Gonzalez (3 goals)

References

External links

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