For the second time in their history, FC Nantes will defend their title at the Stade de France on Saturday April 29. This Wednesday, April 5, Antoine Kombouare’s players dominated a pale Olympique Lyonnais in the semi-finals of the Coupe de France.
The result is logical. After dominating their evening opponents in the first half, they finally realized their chances through Ludovic Blas, in the 57th minute, author of a sumptuous goal. If the Lyonnais had more possession of the ball, they framed only one strike. Too little to hope to win a Coupe de France semi-final.
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At the final whistle, and as tradition dictates, the Nantes supporters invaded the lawn to celebrate this qualification with their players. ” It is magic. We play football to experience this kind of emotion. We sometimes go through difficult phases, as is currently the case in the league. But I said it before the game, the cup is magic. Tonight, we make thousands of people happy. It’s a victory that we went for with guts. Now, there is one match left and a final must be won. We will do everything to go to the end and win it, “said Moussa Sissoko, at the microphone of France 3.
Nicolas Pallois, Nantes defender, is also at the party: “It’s wonderful to return to the Stade de France. We had a big game tonight, we responded. The coach told us not to have any regrets. We did like last year. To see the stadium invaded is magnificent. The fans are waiting for that. A beautiful evening. Now everyone at the Stade de France. Tonight, everyone responded and I’m happy for FC Nantes. »
It remains to be seen which of Annecy or Toulouse FC Nantes will have to get rid of to lift a second cup in a row. But the challenge will be up to the Canaries. See you in more than three weeks.
