Lens-Toulouse: Assassin Tackle on Thauvin, Saint-Maximin's Gem... Best Moments of the Coupe de France Semi-Final in Video

The Coupe de France semi-final between RC Lens and Toulouse FC was a match marked by dramatic turns and decisive moments, ultimately seeing Lens emerge victorious. Le Figaro highlights the key actions that defined the encounter, including a crucial penalty awarded after a foul on World Cup winner Florian Thauvin and a breathtaking strike from Allan Saint-Maximin that doubled Lens's lead.

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Penalty, that Florian Thauvin converted without hesitation, perfectly launching the Sang et Or.

The match took a significant turn early on when Toulouse midfielder Demba Diop committed a foul on Thauvin, resulting in a penalty and a red card. This early setback proved to be a major blow for Toulouse, from which they struggled to recover. While they managed to pull a goal back through Santiago Hidalgo, Lens responded decisively, further solidifying their dominance.

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Who else but Allan Saint-Maximin to double the lead? Perfectly served by 'Flotov', the former Newcastle striker punished goalkeeper Kjetil Haug with a sumptuous right-footed strike.

From a French perspective, this semi-final was a showcase of top-tier football talent and the unpredictable nature of cup competitions. The brilliance of players like Saint-Maximin, whose goal was described as sumptuous, and the clinical finishing of Thauvin, underscore the quality on display. While the disappointment for Toulouse is evident, the victory for Lens propels them closer to a major trophy, capturing the excitement and passion that the Coupe de France consistently delivers to fans across the nation.

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Yet he could believe in destiny. Two minutes later, Samson Baidoo and the Lensois defense made a fatal error, as Santiago Hidalgo only had to push the ball into the back of the net to reduce the score.