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32nd final: the summary of RC Lens vs AS Monaco
… – (France TV)
After a 2-2 draw at the end of regulation time, the Monegasques won an extended penalty shootout (6-5) against RC Lens on Sunday in the 32nd round of the Coupe de France.
AS Monaco is still undefeated against RC Lens in the Coupe de France. The poster for the 32nd finals of the competition saw Adi Hütter’s men qualify against those of Franck Haise after a 2-2 draw and a hotly contested penalty shootout (6- 5), Sunday January 7. After only 34 seconds of play, the Lensois were surprised by a goal from Wissam Ben Yedder (1st). AS Monaco even doubled the lead a few minutes later on a good service from Kassoum Ouattara for Maghnes Akliouche at the far post (21st). Just before the break, Faitout Maouassa revived the Lensois by reducing the score (43rd) and began the Lensoise comeback.
Returning from the locker room, Florian Sotoca was responsible for equalizing by sliding the ball between the legs of Radoslaw Majecki (62nd). A goal which sent the two teams to penalties, in a crazy session where Brice Samba distinguished himself with several decisive saves. But it was ultimately the young Monegasque, Soungoutou Magassa, who sealed AS Monaco’s qualification for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.
32nd final: AS Monaco qualifies after a crazy penalty shootout against RC Lens!
What a penalty shootout between RC Lens and AS Monaco! Despite Brice Samba’s multiple saves, it was the Principality club that reached the round of 16, 2-2 (6 shots on goal to 5). Relive this completely crazy session between the two teams in full and in live conditions. – ()
