French Cup holder Nantes advances to last 8 on penalties

Published February 8, 2023 2:22 PM

PARIS (AP) — French Cup holder Nantes snatched a late equalizer against Angers before prevailing in a penalty shootout to advance to the quarterfinals. The match finished 1-1 and Nantes players were flawless during the 4-2 shootout while Amine Salama and Faouzi Ghoulam missed for the hosts. Lyon wasted a two-goal lead but also advanced 4-2 on penalties against top-tier rival Lille after the match finished at 2-2. Second-division side Rodez beat Auxerre 3-2. Marseille is hosting bitter rival Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Velodrome later Wednesday.

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