Lens dismisses OL and completes the last four

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Lens dismisses OL and completes the last four

After Strasbourg, Nice and Toulouse, RC Lens qualified for the final four of the Coupe de France this Thursday by defeating OL on penalties.

Although they were able to lead 0-2 at the break thanks to Thauvin (23rd) and Sima (45th+1), the Sang et Or were still pushed to penalties, joined in the score by Lyonnais rewarded for their efforts in the second half by Yaremchuk (67th) and Himbert (90th+4).

The Lensois were ultimately able to make the difference during the fateful session while Niakhaté was the only shooter kept in check, victim of a save from Risser. And Racing thus reached the semi-finals of the Cup for the first time since 2010.

OL-Lens, the lineups at kickoff

The Lyon eleven: Descamps – Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Tagliafico – Nartey, Morton, Abner – Tolisso – Endrick, Yaremchuk.

Lensois eleven: Risser – Celik, Ganiou, Sarr – Abdulhamid, Sangaré, Thomasson, Udol – Thauvin, Edouard, Saïd.

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Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.