Toulouse Women 1-2 Strasbourg Women — Strasbourg Women came from behind to win 2-1 away to Toulouse Women in the French Women’s League Cup, with a late second-half goal sealing a hard-fought cup victory. Toulouse had taken an early lead, but Strasbourg’s response was measured and eventually decisive.

Match overview

Toulouse Women started brightly and pressed high in the opening stages, forcing Strasbourg into several rushed clearances. Their reward came in the 18th minute when Léa Martin collected the ball on the left side of the box, cut inside and curled a low finish into the far corner. It was a goal that reflected Toulouse’s early energy and their willingness to attack through the wide areas.

Strasbourg, however, did not panic. They gradually settled into the game, won more duels in midfield and began to pin Toulouse back. The equaliser arrived four minutes before half-time when Camille Dubois intercepted a loose pass and drove forward before finishing calmly past the goalkeeper. That goal changed the mood of the contest and gave Strasbourg the confidence to dominate the second half.

Key moments

• 18’ — Goal: Léa Martin gives Toulouse Women a 1-0 lead with a well-placed effort from the edge of the area.
• 41’ — Goal: Camille Dubois equalises for Strasbourg after a turnover in midfield.
• 63’ — Save: Toulouse goalkeeper Manon Girard tips a dipping shot over the crossbar.
• 78’ — Goal: Substitute Sarah Muller scores the winner for Strasbourg with a close-range finish.
• 90+4’ — Late pressure: Toulouse send a header narrowly wide from a corner, but Strasbourg hold on.

Tactical story

Toulouse’s early 4-3-3 press caused problems, but it also left space behind the full-backs once Strasbourg beat the first line of pressure. As the game wore on, Strasbourg’s midfield trio began to control the rhythm, switching play from side to side and drawing Toulouse’s pressing players out of position. The winning goal came from a wide overload, with Muller arriving in the box to convert a low cross.

Toulouse pushed numbers forward in the final ten minutes and created a couple of set-piece chances, but Strasbourg defended their lead with composure. The visitors were happy to drop deeper, clear their lines and rely on their compact shape to see out the match. It was a mature cup performance from a side that grew into the game after a difficult start.

Standout players

Dubois was central to Strasbourg’s comeback, combining energy in midfield with the quality to score the equaliser. Muller made the difference from the bench, while the Strasbourg back line deserves credit for limiting Toulouse’s clear openings after the first 20 minutes. For Toulouse, Martin was the brightest attacking threat and Girard made several important saves, but the home side will regret not building on their early advantage.

Season impact

The win keeps Strasbourg Women’s League Cup campaign alive and gives them momentum heading into their next fixtures. For Toulouse Women, the defeat is a frustrating setback in cup competition, but the performance offered positives in the attacking phase. Both teams will now turn their attention to league matters, with Strasbourg buoyed by a comeback victory and Toulouse determined to respond quickly.