Lens beats Lorient to reach French Cup quarterfinals
February 9, 2023 GMTLORIENT, France (AP) — Facundo Medina converted the final spot kick to send Lens to the French Cup quarterfinals in a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Lorient after the teams were tied 1-1 in regulation time Thursday.
French Cup holder Nantes needs penalties to make round of 16
January 22, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — French Cup holder Nantes needed penalty kicks to win at fifth-tier Thaon and reach the round of 16 on Sunday.
After the game finished 0-0, coach Antoine Kombouaré's team held its nerve to win the shootout 4-2.
Lens beats Angers for a 4th straight victory, Ajaccio wins
November 5, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Second-place Lens won 2-1 at rock-bottom Angers to secure a fourth straight victory and move two points behind French league leader Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
Forward Wesley Said gave Lens the lead in the 21st minute and Argentine defender Facundo Medina made it 2-0 early in the second half.