After the first eleven matches of the day, the big performance went to Monaco, who won the clash against Lens in Bollaert, after an extended penalty shootout.
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The hierarchy continues to be respected. The 32nd finals of the Coupe de France end on Sunday January 7, across the country, for the moment without producing any surprises. In the top-of-the-table Ligue 1 clash between Lens and Monaco, the Monegasques emerged victorious, after a thrilling draw and a long penalty shootout to decide between them. The four other Ligue 1 clubs involved have also validated their qualification.
Monaco wins a shock with twists and turns against Lens
A crazy match from start to finish, and it is ultimately Monaco which will continue the adventure. The players of the Principality emerged victorious from the clash of these 32nd finals against the Lensois, after a draw (2-2), and a penalty shootout with twists and turns (6-5). The Monegasques saw the Lensois goalkeeper, Brice Samba, stop three of their attempts in a row, before being released by the young Soungoutou Magassa, author of the decisive strike.
Eliminated at this stage of the competition by Rodez, already on penalties, last season, the Monegasques found a little success, and the path to the round of 16. Quarter-finalists of the last edition, the Lensois will be able to harbor regrets, after having managed to pick up the score (from 2-0 to 2-2), and dominated the entire second act. Always beaten by Monaco in the Coupe de France, they see their curse continue.
Qualified big cars
Full box for the biggest elite clubs. All involved early Sunday afternoon, Lyon, Marseille and Rennes secured a logical qualification against opponents from lower divisions.
32nd final: the summary of CA Pontarlier vs Olympique Lyonnais
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The two Olympics got rid of two National 3 clubs, with different scenarios. After a contested first period, OL won against Pontarlier (3-0), while OM dominated Thionville by the narrowest of margins (1-0), thanks to a single goal from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the hour mark.
32nd final: the summary of US Thionville – Olympique de Marseille
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The Rennais validated their ticket for the round of 16 by beating their neighbor Guingamp, resident of L2 (2-0). Eleventh in Ligue 1, Le Havre also qualified, winning the Normandy derby against Caen (2-1). Title holder, Toulouse, will also be at the meeting in the round of 16 after its quiet victory against Chambéry, (N3, 3-0), just like Reims, defeater of Dinan-Léhon (N2, 3-0)