Coach Alain Moizan and his men earned the trip to France after beating USL Dunkerque in the last round – a result that saw Magenta become the first New Caledonian team to progress to the eighth round of the prestigious competition in 42 years.
But Paris FC – a club located in the east of Paris which currently competes in the Championnat National, the third tier of French football – were always likely to prove very tough opposition and Magenta could not repeat their heroics of the previous round.
The Pierre Wajoka-led side can return to Noumea with their heads held high though as they were the only club from the French territories still involved in the competition.
And, despite losing the match, the Magenta players did actually manage to get their hands on the trophy during a ceremony at the French Football Federation (FFF) headquarters in Paris.
The Coupe de France, known more commonly around the world as the French Cup, is the premier knockout cup competition in French football. It is open to all professional and amateur clubs in France, as well as clubs based in the overseas departments and territories.
The final is played at the Stade de France and the winner qualifies for the playoff round of the UEFA Europa League. The current champions are Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Monaco 1–0 in the final of the 2009/10 competition.