The Coupe de France quarter-finals concluded this Thursday with a thrilling clash between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Lens. Despite trailing by two goals, Lyon managed to stage a remarkable comeback, equalizing in stoppage time to force a penalty shootout. However, in this decisive phase, it was “Les Sang et Or” (The Blood and Gold), Lens’s nickname, who proved superior. They secured a 4-5 victory after Niakhaté’s sole missed penalty during the session, following a 2-2 draw in regular time. With this dramatic win, Lens will now host Toulouse for a coveted spot in the final.
By Aditya Kapur
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