FC Nantes qualifies for the final of the Coupe de France against Lyon this Wednesday, April 5 thanks to its narrow victory on a sublime goal from Ludovic Blas.
23:30 – The summary of the match
Nantes won against Lyon and reached the final of the Coupe de France (1-0). The Canaries started the match very well with a huge chance on the recovery of Jean-Charles Castelletto (2nd). But Anthony Lopes makes an exceptional parade. The Canaries then left the ball a little more but the Nantes goalkeeper was not going to be put in danger. Unlike his Lyon counterpart who will again stand out on a long shot from Ludovic Blas (21st). Finally Anthony Lopes will be beaten in this first act on an opportunistic goal from Samuel Moutoussamy but the assistant of Bastien Dechepy will raise his flag to signal an offside position (32nd). The Portuguese goalkeeper must still stand out at the end of the first act with a new decisive parade on the recovery of Ganago (40th). In the second period, the Canaries are on the same dynamic and OL continue to suffer. And it will pay off thanks to a flash of genius from Ludovic Blas. The former Guingampais performs an absolutely sublime volley control sequence on which Lopes can do nothing (57th). After this goal, the Gones seem stunned and struggle to react. We will have to wait until the last quarter of an hour to witness the awakening of Laurent Blanc’s men. Bradley Barcola gets a big chance after a big hook in the area but Alban Lafont saves his side with a good outing (88th). This will be the last opportunity of the meeting. Nantes is joining the Coupe de France final for the second time in a row and will be able to defend its title at the Stade de France at the end of the month.
23:15 – Nantes is now waiting for its opponent
After his victory in this Nantes – Lyon, the Canaries are now waiting for their opponent for the final of the Coupe de France. It is Toulouse or Annecy who will be opposed to Nantes at the Stade de France at the end of April.
23:10 – Ground invasion
The images of this end of Nantes – Lyon are absolutely exceptional after the victory of the Canaries. The Nantes supporters make their intrusion on the lawn of Beaujoire to celebrate with the players.
23:04 – It’s over! Nantes qualify for the final
THE FC Nantes won against Lyon thanks to a sublime goal from Blas and thus reached the final of the Coupe de France for the second consecutive year.
23:03 – Nantes still holds
On two consecutive corners for the Gones, the Canaries still hold and get a foul that makes them breathe.
23:00 – 5 more minutes
The fourth referee of this Nantes – Lyon gives five minutes more in this meeting. The Canaries still hold the ticket for the final of the Coupe de France.
22:58 – Pallois gets up with difficulty
Nicolas Pallois is struggling to get up after a big tackle from Dejan Lovren.
22:56 – Ludovic Blas comes out
The hero of this Nantes – Lyon is released by Antoine Kombouaré and is replaced by Evan Guessand.
22:54 – Alban Lafont saves Nantes
Alban Lafont made an excellent outing after a great feat from Barcola who had eliminated his opponent. The Canaries still hold in this Nantes – Lyon despite the awakening of Les Gones.
22:53 – Caqueret shoots into the wall
Maxence Caqueret takes responsibility for the free kick in this Nantes – Lyon but it’s shot directly into the wall.
22:51 – Girotto makes a big mistake and takes yellow
Girotto made a big mistake near his penalty area in this Nantes – Lyon and received a rather logical yellow card.
22:49 – Cherki and Tolisso are replaced
Rayan Cherki and Corentin Tolisso give up their place in this Nantes – Lyon. Moussa Dembélé and Jeffinho come into play.
22:48 – Moutoussamy not far from scoring
Samuel Moutoussamy rolls up and is not far from scoring in this Nantes – Lyon. Anthony Lopes had dived but seemed far from the mark.
22:47 – Blas misses his recovery
Ludovic Blas is alone at the far post in this Nantes – Lyon but crushes his recovery too much and Lopes grabs the leather.
22:45 – A double change in this Nantes – Lyon
Antoine Kombouaré makes a double change in this Nantes – Lyon with the entries of Delort and Mollet in place of Mohamed and Sissoko.
22:44 – Tagliafico takes the lead
It’s not the biggest but Tagliafico takes a cross from the head but it goes over the cages in this Nantes – Lyon.
22:43 – Victor’s cross is taken by Lopes
Anthony Lopes steals the ball on this cross from Joao Victor a little too axial.
22:41 – Lafont steals the ball from Lacazette
Alban Lafont is very quiet while Alexandre Lacazette was close to taking the ball from outside the area.
22:37 – Caqueret comes into play
Maxence Caqueret comes into play in this Nantes – Lyon and replaces Thiago Mendes for the last 20 minutes of the match.
22:36 – Cherki takes off his strike too much
Rayan Cherki is perfectly placed after an ingenious setback but the young French hopeful takes off his shot too much.
22:33 – Lacazette misses his free kick
Alexandre Lacazette launches into this Nantes – Lyon and takes charge of a free kick but it goes over the cages.
22:31 – A dangerous free kick for OL
Les Gones get a good free kick near the Nantes area in this Nantes – Lyon. Danger ahead for the Canaries.
22:27 – Beaujoire exults
The people of Nantes are sounded in this Nantes – Lyon and the Beaujoire now gives even more votes.