“Romain Poncet gives Hauts Lyonnais the dream start with the opening goal”
Pivotal“Bamba Dieng equalizes just before halftime to level the tie”
Pivotal“Bamba Dieng completes his brace with the go-ahead goal to turn the match around”
Pivotal“Mamadou Koné seals the victory with a late third goal”
Hauts Lyonnais
Lorient
Outstanding performance
Lorient•AttackerLorient produced a dominant second-half display to overturn an early deficit and secure their passage to the next round of the Coupe de France. After falling behind to Romain Poncet's 17th-minute opener, the professional side gradually asserted their superiority with Bamba Dieng's quick-fire double either side of halftime proving decisive. The Senegalese forward's clinical finishing and pace caused constant problems for the amateur hosts, while Mamadou Koné's late strike in the 87th minute put the gloss on a professional performance that highlighted the gulf in class between the sides.
Fifth-tier Hauts Lyonnais face their biggest test as Ligue 1 side Lorient visit in a classic David vs Goliath Coupe de France clash. The underdogs arrive on a strong cup run while Lorient seek to avoid an upset having gone unbeaten in seven matches.
