French Cup Last Eight PSG, Brest, Dunkerque Soar as Lille Stumbles This title effectively captures the essence of the article, which discusses the results of the French Cup matches that led to three teams advancing to the quarterfinals. The title also highlights the unexpected outcome of Lille's elimination from the competition.

French Cup Last Eight PSG, Brest, Dunkerque Soar as Lille Stumbles

As the French Cup enters its quarterfinal stage, three teams have emerged victorious, while one surprise package has sent shockwaves through the competition. In this blog post, we'll delve into the matches that saw Paris Saint-Germain, Brest, and Dunkerque advance to the last eight.

PSG's Dominant Display

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain showcased their prowess on home soil with a convincing 2-0 win over Le Mans. Desire Doue opened the scoring in the 25th minute, and Bradley Barcola sealed the deal in the 71st minute. The victory marked PSG's 15th consecutive home win in all competitions.

Coach Luis Enrique praised his team's maturity and resources, stating, Our team is mature and has resources. I'm lucky to have this team with me. He also highlighted the performances of Gonçalo Ramos and Bradley Barcola, emphasizing the importance of giving confidence to all players.

Dunkerque Pulls Off Stunning Upset

In a stunning upset, fourth-tier Dunkerque defeated Ligue 1 side Lille in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1. Andre Gomes had put Lille ahead in the 85th minute, but Kay Tejan equalized for Dunkerque in added time to force the penalty shootout. Ewen Jaouen's heroics between the sticks secured the win for Dunkerque.

Brest Secures Last-Gasp Victory

Brest earned a thrilling last-gasp victory over Troyes with Abdallah Sima scoring a free kick in added time. Ibrahim Salah had opened the scoring in the 49th minute, but Hugo Magnetti's own goal six minutes later brought Troyes back into contention. Brest will face PSG next Tuesday in the Champions League round of 16 play-off.

Looking Ahead

As we head into the French Cup quarterfinals, Paris Saint-Germain, Brest, and Dunkerque have set themselves up for a thrilling ride to the last four. Ligue 1 side Lille's shock exit will serve as a wake-up call for them to regroup and refocus.

In this blog post, we've explored the matches that saw these teams advance to the last eight of the French Cup. From PSG's dominant display to Dunkerque's upset victory over Lille, each match has its own story to tell.

Conclusion

The French Cup quarterfinals are shaping up to be an exciting stage in the competition. As we look ahead to the next round, Paris Saint-Germain, Brest, and Dunkerque will face stiff challenges in their pursuit of the title.

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