RC Lens advanced to the Coupe de France quarter-finals Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over Ligue 2 side Troyes, continuing their bid for a trophy and a potential European qualification spot [[1]] and [[2]]. The Round of 16 match, played at Stade de l’Aube in Troyes, saw an impressive offensive showing from *Les Sang et Or* but drew criticism from manager Pierre Sage regarding the team’s composure in the final stages [[3]]. Despite the win, Sage and key players acknowledge areas for improvement as lens now turn their attention to the next round of the competition.
Lens Advance in Coupe de France After 4-2 Victory Over Troyes
Lens secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France with a hard-fought 4-2 win against Troyes on February 4th. Despite the victory, Lens manager Pierre Sage expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s performance, particularly in the closing stages of the match.
The match saw both sides find the net, but Lens ultimately proved too strong, scoring four goals to Troyes’ two. This result continues Lens’s run in the prestigious domestic cup competition, offering a potential pathway to European qualification.
“I’m not very satisfied,” Sage told reporters after the final whistle. “We should have controlled the end of the match better.”
Defender Malang Sarr acknowledged that Lens had moments where they unnecessarily put themselves under pressure during the contest. “We put ourselves in a bit of danger ourselves,” Sarr said.
The win sets up an exciting quarter-final tie for Lens as they continue their pursuit of silverware. Meanwhile, Troyes will look to regroup and focus on their league campaign.
Football analyst Lionel Charbonnier offered his prediction for the Coupe de France match prior to kickoff, highlighting the potential for a closely contested affair.
Sage also noted that his team could have finished the match with more composure. “We should have had a more comfortable end to the game,” he added.
