Tue. Mar 10th, 2026

Nice Advances to Coupe de France Semi-Finals: Diouf, “Hero of the Shootout,” Reflects on Dramatic Lorient Win

Nice has dramatically secured their place in the Coupe de France semi-finals following a tense penalty shootout victory over Lorient. The match ended goalless (0-0) after normal time, leading to the decisive shootout where Nice ultimately prevailed 6-5.

Goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf emerged as the undisputed hero of the night for “Les Aiglons,” making crucial saves against Lorient’s Soumano and Meïté to send his team through to the next round of the prestigious competition.

Speaking to journalists after the thrilling encounter, the Senegalese shot-stopper shared his emotions and insights regarding the decisive penalty session that propelled Nice into the final four of the Coupe de France.

By Aditya Kapur

Aditya Kapur, a seasoned sports journalist from Mumbai, has dedicated over 15 years to covering Indian sports. His profound understanding of cricket and kabaddi has made him one of the country's most respected analysts. Working for Mumbai's largest sports publications, he developed a unique system for analyzing cricket betting odds. Aditya regularly travels between Mumbai and Delhi, covering major Indian Premier League tournaments. His sports analytics Telegram channel has gathered over 50,000 subscribers. He is particularly valued for his insider knowledge of cricket teams' behind-the-scenes life and accurate predictions for international matches.

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