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PSG, Lyon Experience Contrasting Fates in French Cup Round of 16

Posted : 16 January 2025

Paris Saint-Germain narrowly secured their place in the French Cup's last 16 with a dramatic 4-2 win over fifth-tier Espaly, thanks to two late goals from Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos. Despite a shaky start and an early goal conceded, PSG equalized through Warren Zaire-Emery and then took the lead with Desire Doue’s goal in the 67th minute.

 

However, Espaly fought back, equalizing just minutes later, pushing the match to the brink of extra time. Barcola's goal in the 88th minute and Ramos' penalty sealed PSG's passage, although coach Luis Enrique criticized the poor pitch conditions at the rugby stadium where the match was held.

 

In stark contrast, Lyon faced a humiliating exit from the competition after being knocked out by fifth-tier Bourgoin-Jallieu in a penalty shootout. The game ended 2-2 after regular time, and Lyon, who lost to PSG in last year's final, failed to convert in the shootout, with Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso missing crucial penalties.

 

Coach Pierre Sage expressed his disappointment, calling the team's performance a "tragedy" and lamenting their lack of pride and honor. Bourgoin-Jallieu's Mehdi Moujetzky scored both goals for the underdogs, while goalkeeper Ronan Jay became the hero by saving two penalties in the shootout.

 

Other surprises in the French Cup included a 1-0 victory for Ligue 2 side Troyes over Ligue 1's Rennes, and a 2-1 upset by fourth-tier Cannes, who knocked out Ligue 2 leaders Lorient. These upsets highlighted the unpredictable nature of the competition, as smaller clubs continued to challenge their higher-tier counterparts.

 

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