Strasbourg failed to defend their League Cup, which they won last year, after continuing their poor domestic form with a 1-0 loss.

It was the last 16 round of the Cup, and Strasbourg lost again, this time away to Caen, who play in the 2nd division.

Hosni's club lost 1-0 and so have lost the title of 2004.

Strasbourg have a deadly position in the championship but in the UEFA Cup (which they reached via winning this tournament) are impressing. Strasbourg certainly hoped to do the same in the League Cup but unfortunately they left the competition in their first match.

Hosni was not in the team as he was rested by the manager having played several matches in a row.