OL, a historic disaster

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By: Manu Tournoux

OL, a historic disaster

On this weekend dedicated to the 16e final of the Coupe de France, the women’s section of Olympique Lyonnais experienced quite a disappointment. Confronted with their counterparts from Reims, the Rhone women bowed at the end of a breathless suspense.

In this unique 16e bringing together two elite teams, the Fenottes, undefeated leaders of the First League with 11 victories and a draw in 12 championship days, fell at the end of an interminable penalty shootout (0-0, 10 tab to 9).

It was the unfortunate Rhone goalkeeper Laura Benkarth who, at her team’s eleventh attempt, precipitated the qualification of the Champenoises. Ada Hegerberg, earlier in the decisive session, also missed her duel. Lyon lost there for the first time against Reims, in all competitions, after 13 previous one-sided matches.

Six days before the clash against PSG

For OL women, ten times crowned in the tournament, this premature elimination from the 16e final is a historic first. Last season, it was in the semi-final, against Fleury, that the teammates of Wendie Renard – absent today – lost.

Already qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the Lyonnaises will have plenty of time to catch up soon. If only on Saturday at the Parc des Princes against PSG during the shock of the 13th act of the French championship. A crucial poster since five units separate the two clubs at this time.

The results of the round of 16 of the Coupe de France:
Toulouse FC (D2) – OGC Nice (D2): 3-0
FC Metz (D2) – FC Nantes (D1): 0-3
Thonon Evian Grand Genève FC (D2) – Rodez Aveyron Football (D2): 3-0
AS Chatenoy-le-Royal (R1) – AS Cannes (D3): 1-1 (3-4 in the tabs)
Croix Blanche Angers (D3) – Paris Saint-Germain (D1): 0-3
Quevilly Rouen Métropole (D3) – Le Havre AC (D1): 0-1
Orvault SF (R1) – FC Fleury 91 (D1): 0-12
US Orléans Loiret (D2) – Le Mans FC (D2): 0-2
ESO La Roche-sur-Yon (D3) – FC Lorient (R1): 2-1
AS Saint-Etienne (D1) – Olympique Marseille (D2): 2-1
Bourges FC (D3) – Montpellier Hérault SC (D1): 0-4
VGA Saint-Maur (R1) – RC Strasbourg Alsace (D1): 0-4
Clermont Foot 63 (D3) – Dijon FCO (D1): 0-6
Stade de Reims (D1) – Olympique Lyonnais (D1): 0-0 (10-9 in the tabs)
Lille OSC (D2) – En Avant Guingamp (D1): postponed to Wednesday January 15
RC Roubaix Wervicq (D3) – Paris FC (D1): postponed to Wednesday January 15

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu's 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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