The penalty shootout, whose first shot was saved by the Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perry, Olympique Lyon’s qualification for the semi-finals of the French Cup was decided on Tuesday, after knocking Strasbourg out of the spot after a goalless draw with more than 90 minutes of play at the Groupama Stadium.
The dominance and chances, especially in the second half, belonged to Lyon, who were also better at penalties. He didn’t miss any of his four shots. His rival missed two. The first, launched by Thomas Delaine, Perri pushed him away. Lucas Perrin’s fifth went over the crossbar.
Lyon’s sixth straight win
It was definitive for the local victory by 4-3. The reborn Lyon need no final pitch, having won their last six matches between Ligue 1 and the Cup and eleven of their last thirteen matches.
The quarter program
In the remaining quarterfinal matches, this Wednesday, Rouen, from Nacional, will face Valenciennes, from Ligue 2. On Thursday, Le Puy Foot, from Nacional 2 (French fourth category), will host Rennes . And Paris Saint Germain-Nice will end the series on March 13 with their clash at the Parc des Princes.
Source: La Verdad
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