A massive surprise is unfolding in Lille during the round of 16 match of the Coupe de France.
Lille is facing a tough challenge on their home turf, as they find themselves level at 2-2 against Caen, a team from Ligue 2.
The Guinean player B. Koïta has been a thorn in Lille’s side, opening the scoring in the 4th minute before adding a second goal in the 29th minute.
Lille managed to pull one back in the 33rd minute through S. Rodelin, and then again in the 77th minute through J. Delaplace.
Lille seemed to have turned the tide when they scored their third goal in the 83rd minute courtesy of Nicolas Roux. However, Caen, refusing to give up, equalized in the 90+3rd minute through an own goal by S. Rodelin. The match ended in a 3-3 draw, leading to a penalty shootout.
In the end, Lille emerged victorious, winning 6-5 on penalties in a thrilling encounter.
Meanwhile, Cannes also caused a stir by defeating Montpellier, with an Algerian player B. Zobiri scoring the winning goal in the 119th minute.
Tonight’s matches in the Coupe de France have seen African players shine, adding to the excitement of the competition.
