Brest, Montpellier and Nantes reach last 16 of French Cup

Published January 2, 2022 11:43 AM

By JEROME PUGMIRE
AP Sports Writer

PARIS (AP) — First division teams Brest, Montpellier and Nantes advanced to the last 16 of the French Cup while 2019 champion Rennes lost to second-tier Nancy on penalty kicks. Nancy won 4-3 in the shootout after a 1-1 draw. The 19-year-old Belgium forward Jeremy Doku put Rennes ahead in the 58th minute and Mickael Biron equalized 20 minutes later. Second-tier Bastia beat top-flight Clermont 2-0. Clermont was promoted last year but is struggling this season. Last year’s runner-up Monaco is at second-tier Quevilly-Rouen later Sunday and 10-time winner Marseille plays at fifth-tier Chauvigny.

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