Epinal supporters celebrated with their players following the shock penalty shootout victory over cup holder Lyon following a pulsating 3-3 draw. Lyon is second in Ligue 1, level on points with Paris Saint-Germain at the top.
Joie de vivre —
Epinal supporters celebrated with their players following the shock penalty shootout victory over cup holder Lyon following a pulsating 3-3 draw. Lyon is second in Ligue 1, level on points with Paris Saint-Germain at the top.
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Epinal started the day second last in the National division, some 58 places below Lyon, but somehow managed to pull off the biggest shock of the round.
Mighty minnows —
Epinal started the day second last in the National division, some 58 places below Lyon, but somehow managed to pull off the biggest shock of the round.
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The Epinal players continued their celebrations in the changing rooms after defeating the seven-time Ligue 1 champion. The minnow had led 2-0 at one stage before finishing the 90 minutes at 3-3.
Champagne time —
The Epinal players continued their celebrations in the changing rooms after defeating the seven-time Ligue 1 champion. The minnow had led 2-0 at one stage before finishing the 90 minutes at 3-3.
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Lyon's French midfielder Steed Malbranque vies with Epinal's French defender Wilfried Rother as the home team get stuck into the top division side.
Taking down the giant —
Lyon's French midfielder Steed Malbranque vies with Epinal's French defender Wilfried Rother as the home team get stuck into the top division side.
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Epinal's French midfielder Tristan Boubaya races away to celebrate after netting against the giant of Lyon. Boubaya scored twice to give his side a 2-0 lead before Bafetembi Gomis and Gueida Fofana brought the visitor level.
Boubaya brilliance —
Epinal's French midfielder Tristan Boubaya races away to celebrate after netting against the giant of Lyon. Boubaya scored twice to give his side a 2-0 lead before Bafetembi Gomis and Gueida Fofana brought the visitor level.
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Lisandro Lopez fired his side ahead for the first time in the contest from the penalty spot after 62 minutes as Lyon looked to have broken Epinal's heart.
Lethal Lisandro —
Lisandro Lopez fired his side ahead for the first time in the contest from the penalty spot after 62 minutes as Lyon looked to have broken Epinal's heart.
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Valentin Focki grabbed a 77th minute equalizer for the home side to ensure the game went into extra-time following a pulsating contest.
Focki fights back —
Valentin Focki grabbed a 77th minute equalizer for the home side to ensure the game went into extra-time following a pulsating contest.
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Epinal goalkeeper Olivier Robin was the hero of the day, helping his team win 4-2 on penalties to secure one of the greatest results in the club's history.
Robin to the rescue —
Epinal goalkeeper Olivier Robin was the hero of the day, helping his team win 4-2 on penalties to secure one of the greatest results in the club's history.
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The Epinal celebrations look set to go long into the night. "It's magical and now we hope to reach the last 16 and make history," Epinal goalkeeper Robin told French radio.
Party time —
The Epinal celebrations look set to go long into the night. "It's magical and now we hope to reach the last 16 and make history," Epinal goalkeeper Robin told French radio.
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