RC Lens achieved a notable victory in the Coupe de France round of 16, overcoming Ligue 1 team Bastia 2-1 after extra time. The Sang et Or secured their advancement with goals from Chavarria (87th) and N’Diaye (94th), eliminating the Corsican side despite Wahbi Khazri (62nd) opening the scoring for the island club.
Lens coach Antoine Kombouaré expressed his satisfaction after his team’s qualification in the Coupe de France, stating, “It’s one of the best matches of the season. In terms of emotion, it’s strong. We didn’t give up until the end, we pushed and logically equalized. We had a big match this (Tuesday) evening. We always believed in it.” Kombouaré emphasized the team’s resilience, strategy, and the support of the fans, saying, “We had a great game defensively and we knew how to exploit the spaces. Players who rarely play have scored points, and as competition makes you better, it’s positive.” He also praised the reaction of the players and the overall performance, highlighting the positive impact of the competition on the team’s development.
