Lille Edges Through While Lorient Dominates in Coupe de France 32nd Finals

The 32nd finals of the 2025 Coupe de France have produced a mix of tense battles and emphatic victories as teams vie for progression into the round of 16. Lille OSC narrowly won their match against Lusitanos Saint-Maur with a late goal from Marius Broholm in the 80th minute, highlighting a challenging encounter against the amateur side. Lille endured a tense match with near-misses, including a hit-post by Håkon Haraldsson and a goal disallowed due to a foul by Olivier Giroud.

In stark contrast, Lorient showcased dominant form, dismantling AS Gosier 7-0, boosted by a hat-trick from Bamba Dieng. Other Ligue 1 teams performed confidently, with Metz securing a controlled 3-0 victory over Biesheim. Toulouse FC and Paris FC also progressed, the latter propelled by a hat-trick from Ikoné in a 3-0 win.

A standout story is Bayeux, who continued their fairy tale by upsetting Blois 2-0, reaching the 16th round for the first time in history and becoming the new "Petit Poucet" of the competition. Sochaux overcame an initial deficit to defeat Béthune 4-1, while other matches required penalty shootouts for decisions, including Les Herbiers against Angers and Avranches against Brest.

Upcoming fixtures include Paris SG facing Vendée Fontenay, setting the stage for more high-stakes competition as the tournament progresses. The Coupe de France continues to blend thrilling upsets and dominant performances, underscoring the unpredictability and excitement of French cup football.