Nantes stuns Lyon to reach French Cup final
Nantes is through to the final of the Coupe de France after a shock 1-0 win over Lyon, prompting a mass pitch invasion from its elated home fans at full-time.
The holder sits 14th in Ligue 1 but have enjoyed another inspired cup run, with Thursday's (AEST) upset of Lyon now gifting it the opportunity to win back-to-back crowns.
Jean-Charles Castelletto almost gave Nantes the perfect start but his first-minute effort was saved expertly by Anthony Lopes.
The home side thought it had gone ahead when Samuel Moutoussamy capitalised on a Lyon defensive mistake, but his effort was ruled out for offside after a VAR check.
Antoine Kombouare's side would finally make their advantage pay in the second half, however, as Blas fired home a marvellous left-footed effort into the top corner to secure another famous win in front of a frenzied home crowd.
The defending champion will now play either Toulouse or second-tier Annecy in the final on 30 April (AEST).
