US EditionSports - French Cup: Nice Reach Final After Victory at Strasbourg
Elye Wahi scored twice as Nice stayed compact and efficient, while Strasbourg missed a chance to reach its first French Cup final in 44 years.
- On Wednesday, Nice secured a 2–0 victory over Strasbourg in the French Cup semi-final, booking a place in the final against Lens on May 22.
- Elye Wahi made the difference for Nice, scoring shortly after the break and converting a penalty eight minutes from time, overcoming Strasbourg's early dominance at La Meinau.
- Strasbourg defender Andrew Omobamidele started for Gary O'Neill's side, playing until the 65th minute; despite the defeat, he told French media, "This loss won't define our season."
- Nice will return to the Stade de France on 22 May, seeking redemption four years after losing their previous final to Nantes .
- Strasbourg, currently sitting 8th in Ligue 1, remains the only Irish-represented club in European competition and now faces Rayo Vallecano for a UEFA Conference League final spot.
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Sports - French Cup: Nice reach final after victory at Strasbourg
Nice secured a 2–0 win away at Strasbourg in the French Cup semi-final and will face Lens in the final. Elye Wahi made the difference with a brace. Initially dominated by a Strasbourg side sitting 8th in Ligue 1, Nice, 15th, remained defensively solid and clinically efficient in attack. They will return to the Stade de France on 22 May, four years after losing their previous final to Nantes (1–0).
DECRYPTAGE - Find out what caught the attention of the Figaro editor after the victory of the Nice OGC this Wednesday evening in the semifinals of the Coupe de France in Strasbourg (0-2).
The Azureans managed to eliminate Strasbourg in the semifinals of the Coupe de France and will face Lens on 22 May at the Stade de France. Elye Wahi offered a double to the Meinau.
From Hope to Heartbreak: Racing Club de Strasbourg Must Learn from Their Coupe de France Semi-Final Defeat - Archysport
Racing Club de Strasbourg’s journey to the Coupe de France final ended in disappointment on Wednesday night, as OGC Nice secured a 2-0 victory at Stade de la Meinau to advance to the showpiece match. The Alsacians, who had carried hope into the semifinal, were unable to break down a disciplined Nice side that capitalized on two second-half goals from Terem Moffi’s replacement, Gaëtan Laborde’s absence notwithstanding, with Evann Guessand and Moh…
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