Coupe de France: Le Puy Shocks Montpellier in 32nd Finals
In a stunning upset during the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France, Le Puy Foot 43, a club from the fourth division, triumphed over Ligue 1's Montpellier with a decisive 4-0 victory. The match, held at the Charles-Massot stadium in Puy-en-Velay, showcased Le Puy's dominance, particularly in the second half, where they outplayed Montpellier, who currently sit at the bottom of Ligue 1. This victory marks another impressive feat for Le Puy, who reached the quarter-finals last season after eliminating two Ligue 2 teams.
Nantes Secures Convincing Win Against Drancy
FC Nantes, under the management of Antoine Kombouaré, also advanced smoothly in the tournament, defeating JA Drancy 4-0. The match took place at the Stade Bauer in Saint-Ouen, where Nantes displayed a commanding performance despite missing key players due to injuries. Matthis Abline was the standout player, scoring two goals in the first half, while Nathan Zeze and Mostafa Mohamed added to the tally in the second half. This victory provides a much-needed boost for Nantes, who have struggled in Ligue 1 this season.
Lyon and Other Results from the 32nd Finals
Olympique Lyonnais managed a narrow 2-1 victory over Entente Feignies-Aulnoye, while Thaon achieved a surprising win against Amiens, a Ligue 2 team, with a score of 2-1. Despite not being at their best, Lyon secured their place in the next round, while other lower division teams like Thaon continue to make headlines with their performances in the Coupe de France.
