For this exciting 1/16th final clash in the Coupe de France, the Vélodrome of Olympique de Marseille hosted Lille OSC. The match started with a slight Marseille dominance, but the first significant event was a save by Gudmundsson, who injured himself while saving a shot from Greenwood. Despite a calm start, the game picked up in intensity in the second half with Lille eventually scoring through Haraldsson.
Lille held on well, and despite Marseille’s attempts, they managed to secure a 1-1 draw and advance to the next round after a penalty shootout. Mannone was the standout player of the match, making crucial saves to deny Marseille. Lille’s defense also performed admirably, thwarting Marseille’s attacks and securing their spot in the quarter-finals.
Individual player performances varied, with Mannone receiving praise for his heroics in goal for Lille. The likes of Meunier, Diakité, and Haraldsson also made significant contributions to Lille’s victory. On the Marseille side, players like Balerdi, Rongier, and Rabiot put in solid performances, but ultimately, it was Lille who emerged victorious in this thrilling encounter.
The match ended in a dramatic penalty shootout, with Lille emerging as the winners, leaving Marseille disappointed but with their heads held high for a valiant effort. Overall, Lille’s defensive resilience and clinical finishing proved to be the difference in this tightly contested encounter.