Caen to challenge PSG in French Cup semi-finals

Source: Xinhua| 2018-03-02 09:55:38|Editor: Shi Yinglun
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PARIS, Mar. 1 (Xinhua) -- Caen recorded a surprising 1-0 home win against five-time winners Lyon on Thursday, setting up a French Cup semi-final clash with holders Paris Saint-Germain in April.

Caen resisted the visitors' advantage in possession, before moving ahead in the 77th minute as midfielder Ismael Diomande headed home a Stef Peeters free kick.

Caen secured a berth in French Cup semi-finals for the first time in the club's history. They are set to meet a much tougher challenge in the upcoming fixture against three-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG, who crushed Marseille 3-0 on Wednesday, are looking for a record-extending 12th French Cup.

Les Herbiers and Chambly, both from the third division, will meet in the other semi-final, ensuring that there will be at least one underdog in the final.

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