It was a tough battle indeed!
Nice, coming off an impressive victory against Marseille in the previous round, was determined to make their mark in the Coupe de France. However, they faced a formidable opponent in Monaco, who fought hard to secure their spot in the quarter-finals.
In a tense match, it was Monaco who ultimately emerged victorious, scoring a crucial goal in the 114th minute, courtesy of D. Berbatov.
Meanwhile, Rennes managed to secure a win against Auxerre at the Abbé Deschamps stadium. The lone goal of the match came in the 23rd minute, with Algerian player Foued Kadir finding the back of the net.
Overall, it was a showcase of the impressive performances by African players in the round of 16.
