Stade Rennais eliminated OM in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France this Sunday evening. On penalties.
At the end of the suspense, after 18 shooters, Rennes got the better of Marseille on penalties this Sunday on the threshold of the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. A qualification with forceps came to reward the self-sacrifice of the Bretons who today faced Olympians who were certainly limited but devilishly combative.
Despite the absence of many players in this interlude dedicated to the African Cup of Nations on the international calendar, OM was able to shine in this meeting played in a warm atmosphere. If Vitinha and Aubameyang, certainly generous in their effort, were not successful on the offensive, Veretout was responsible for opening the scoring, with a beautiful recovery from outside in the Breton area ( 0-1.29e).
Sochaux-Rennes in eighths
At the end of the first period, Lopez, the Marseille goalkeeper, gave even more comfort to the visitors by repelling Bourigeaud’s penalty, following a hardly obvious foul by the newcomer, Garcia, on Kalimuendo (45e+4). A simple reprieve then for the Phocaeans who, upon returning from the locker room, broke down, surprised by a set piece perfectly cut at the near post by Terrier (1-1, 53e).
After regulation time, without extra time at this stage of the competition, Rennes was able to make the difference in the perilous penalty shootout exercise. 17 attempts out of 18 were successful then, but not that of the unfortunate Gigot, sent onto the crossbar of the opponent’s cage. The Coupe de France is over for OM, who are keeping the championship and the Europa League to react. Also European on its side, Stade Rennais plays on three tables for its part. With the next challenge in this cup a trip to Sochaux which will not be taken lightly. The Lion Cubs having ruled out the Stade de Reims this Sunday.
