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Marseille midfielder Jordan Veretout, who suffered an injury the Olympian's quarter-final exit in the Coupe de France against Annecy on Wednesday, feared he ...

This was before being knocked out the Coupe de France by Ligue 2 Annecy after having beaten Rennes and PSG in the previous rounds of the competition. However, medical tests revealed that the former Roma player did not have a sprain, and he is expected to train with Igor Tudor’s squad on Friday. This was as reported by

RED! Annecy took the lead, but Marseille fought back in the last minute to tie the game and take it to penalties. The Reds took the lead and won by 7 to 6.

We will provide you with pre-game analysis, score updates, and news as it happens live here on [VAVEL USA.](https://www.vavel.com/en-us/) Annecy is competing in Ligue 2, considered the second French division. The head is at the forefront of a player's success. This is why we have a team with us. The opponent has nothing to lose. About the title, I never talked about it. I will not say anything about the composition. I already commented about the match against Paris. But whether we qualify for the semifinals or not, that's not what will make FC Annecy's season a success. We will do everything to get there, even if the hurdle is considerable. There's obviously a semi-final spot at stake, but it's also not something essential today for a club. GOAL

Marseille were dumped out of the French Cup in the quarter-finals in sensational fashion on Wednesday as the tournament favourites lost 7-6 on penalties at ...

Toulouse outclassed second-division Rodez 6-1, while Lyon beat Ligue 2 side Grenoble 2-1 on Tuesday as they hope to win their first silverware since last lifting the French Cup in 2012. Annecy, who were a regional league club a decade ago, now join three top-flight sides in Thursday's draw for the semi-finals, with Lyon, Nantes and Toulouse already having progressed. Jordan Veretout had Marseille in front at half-time after opening the scoring on his 30th birthday, but [Annecy](https://www.besoccer.com/team/annecy) equalised early in the second half through young Ivorian striker Moise Sahi.

PARIS: Second-tier Annecy produced a stunning upset to knock out French Cup favorite Marseille on penalty kicks and reach the semifinals for the first time ...

With no extra time, it went to penalties and Annecy advanced for the third straight time on spot-kicks. Teams honored the memory of former France great Just Fontaine, whose 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup remains a record. Marseille players led a moment’s applause for Fontaine at Stade Velodrome and the big screen showed a picture of Fontaine holding up a jersey with 13 on the back.

Olympique de Marseille lost 7-6 on penalties to Ligue 2 FC Annecy on Wednesday to crash out of the French Cup after their quarter-final had finished locked ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story Jordan Veretout scored for Marseille after 29 minutes when he was played free by Jonathan Clauss and calmly placed the ball into the corner. Marseille's Leonardo Balerdi missed the decisive penalty for the hosts as Annecy joined Olympique Lyonnais, Nantes and Toulouse in the semi-finals.

Marseille's Leonardo Balerdi missed the decisive penalty for the host as Annecy joined Olympique Lyonnais, Nantes and Toulouse in the semifinals. Also Read.

Ligue 1 leader Paris St Germain went out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss at Marseille last month. The loud cheers at the Stade Velodrome changed to boos from the home fans venting frustration as the clock ticked to 90 minutes, and reached a crescendo when Alexis Sanchez failed to convert a penalty after a handball six minutes from time. Marseille lost 7-6 on penalties to Ligue 2 side FC Annecy on Wednesday to crash out of the French Cup after both sides finished locked at 2-2 in the quarterfinal.

The hosts got a penalty in the 84th minute but Annecy goalkeeper Thomas Callens deflected the tame attempt from Chilean international Alexis Sanchez. Callens ...

In a long penalty shoot-out, Argentine centre-back Leonardo Balerdi completely missed the target to give Annecy their most historic win. The hosts got a penalty in the 84th minute but Annecy goalkeeper Thomas Callens deflected the tame attempt from Chilean international Alexis Sanchez. But in the second half, the Savoy side completely turned the tie on its head and reduced the Vélodrome to stunned silence.

Second division Annecy will on Thursday discover their semi-final opponents in the Coupe de France after a penalty shoot-out win over Ligue 1 giants ...

semi-finals of the Coupe de France. The players were brilliant ... "We've beaten PSG and Rennes – two top sides in Ligue 1 and we're out ... Leonardo Balerdi's failure to slot the ball home sparked wild celebration among the Annecy players and coaching staff. "It's a huge disappointment to be out," said boss Igor Tudor. Marseille, who had knocked out Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16, pushed for the equaliser and got a chance when they were awarded a penalty in the 85th minute.

After being heavily favoured to claim the French Cup trophy, Marseille came away with a shocking loss in the quarter-finals.

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Marseille were dumped out of the French Cup in the quarter-finals in sensational fashion on Wednesday as the tournament favourites lost 7-6 on penalties at ...

"That was great! Paris (AFP) – Marseille were dumped out of the French Cup in the quarter-finals in sensational fashion on Wednesday as the tournament favourites lost 7-6 on penalties at home to second-division outsiders Annecy after a 2-2 draw at the Velodrome. Defender Kevin Mouanga then headed Annecy in front, and the home side squandered a chance to equalise when Alexis Sanchez had a penalty saved, a spot-kick that had been awarded for handball following a VAR check.

Jordan Veretout had Marseille in front at half-time with a goal on his 30th birthday, however Annecy equalised early in the second half with a goal from young ...

[](https://nnn.ng/hausa/#=bbc hausa apc 2023) [](https://nnn.ng/i/#=bit link shortner) Annecy then went ahead with a header from defender Kevin Mouanga, while Marseille had a chance to equalise with a penalty but it was saved. [General news](https://nnn.ng/general-news/)

Swathes of Marseille supporters were seen sprinting back towards the stadium after missing their team's injury-time equaliser - but it all ended in ...

You pay for the full experience, so stay for the full experience. "It was all in vain then I guess haha," one social media user gloated. [PSG](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/psg-fc) out in the previous round, were considered tournament favourites. [comments section](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/marseille-fans-rush-back-goal-29357368#comments-section) below [Ligue 1](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/ligue-1) giants were taking on second tier side Annecy in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France at Marseille's famed Orange Velodrome, but found themselves trailing as the match ticked over into stoppage time. [Marseille](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/marseille-fc) fans who left a match early were spotted racing back into the stadium after realising they'd just scored a 96th-minute equaliser.

PARIS — Marseille's hopes of a long-awaited trophy in the soccer-mad seaport are sinking. A crushing 3-0 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last weekend ...

“There’s more than disappointment, there’s anger,” said Guendouzi, who played for France at the World Cup last year. More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports [hype was building](https://apnews.com/article/sports-soccer-olympique-de-marseille-paris-saint-germain-fc-lille-osc-164fc00210a8eb4bb9ed528f263da22e) before facing PSG and a victory at Stade Velodrome would have brought second-place Marseille within two points of PSG in the title race. [the World Cup winner](https://apnews.com/article/lionel-messi-wins-world-cup-final-is-he-the-goat-0bf74af4ef88ea1e6b3eadce375ebb4a) Messi has 12 to go with his league-leading 12 assists. [knocking out PSG in the previous round.](https://apnews.com/article/sports-soccer-paris-saint-germain-fc-nantes-faouzi-ghoulam-43aaddc610c305d06c410654b0556f04) [eliminated from the French Cup](https://apnews.com/article/marseille-upset-french-cup-annecy-france-ac4341edc869c5ccbd7018566ff492b3) in a quarterfinals loss to second-tier minnow Annecy.

PARIS (AP) — Marseille's hopes of a long-awaited trophy in the soccer-mad seaport are sinking. A crushing 3-0 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last ...