Olympique Lyonnais did not tremble against a valiant Pontarlier team (0-3). This Sunday, Les Gones validated their ticket for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.
It took almost the entire first period for Little Thumb to break down for the first time and pave the way for a victory for his opponent of the day. Opposed to Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, as part of the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France, CA Pontarlier did not stand out. Far from there. But the difference in level ended up making the difference and OL logically validated their ticket for the next round (0-3).
Diligently, the amateurs therefore repelled the opposing attacks for a long time, until Rayan Cherki released his team a few moments before returning to the locker room (0-1, 45th). Launched, the Lyonnais did not lose their rhythm during the break and from the start of the second half, they hit the nail on the head with a second goal, this one scored by Ainsley Maitland-Niles (0-2, 52nd). Stunned, the Pontarlier players will finally break down a third and final time on a goal from Alexandre Lacazette (0-3, 56th).
Pontarlier, head held high
Despite this score, Jean-Luc Courtet’s men wanted to put on a good face and they did not give up, trying to move forward on the slightest opportunity. They could have saved the honor at the very end of the match, but Anthony Lopes relaxed to collect a cross cannonball from Emilien Monney, who was flying into the top corner (83rd). CA Pontarlier therefore stops there, but leaves with its head held high, while Lyon continues on its way.
