Olympique Lyonnais qualified for the final of the Coupe de France after their victory against Valenciennes. The success of Orel Mangala and his teammates took shape after the break. Alexandre Lacazette scored twice. Former Ghent player Gift Orban set the final score at 3-0.
The penalty awarded by Stéphanie Frappart and converted by the Lyon captain turned the match around. OL were finally able to realize their domination. Even if the referee’s decision (confirmed after viewing the video) is contested by the Valenciennes players. In front of the score, Lyon unfolded. Captain Lacazette doubled the lead before giving way to Gift Orban. The ex-Buffalo only needed a few minutes to score in his turn. Orel Mangala played 56th minute. Malick Fofana remained on the bench.
Moribund during the first half of the season, Olympique Lyonnais managed to raise its head. Les Gones have escaped from the depths of the ranking. Carried by a new lease of life, they have had a brilliant run in the Coupe de France. Qualified for the final, they can even dream of a title that the club has been waiting for 12 years. Lyon will face either PSG or Rennes.
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