Yehvann Diouf the hero as OGC Nice advance to Coupe de France semi-finals
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Yehvann Diouf the hero as OGC Nice advance to Coupe de France semi-finals
يهفان ديوف بطل المباراة، ونيس يتأهل إلى نصف نهائي كأس فرنسا
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Senegalese goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf saved two penalties in the dramatic shootout, sending the Aiglons through to the next round on FC Lorient’s turf (0-0, 6-5 on penalties). Back in the starting eleven, he emerged as a true hero.
Yehvann Diouf had a night to remember. After spending time on the bench, the Senegalese keeper returned to the starting lineup for the Coupe de France quarter-final on Wednesday, March 4. Given the nod from the outset, Diouf rose to the occasion when it mattered most. On Lorient’s pitch, OGC Nice had to battle all the way to penalties after a tightly locked match (0-0). And in this merciless contest, the Senegalese goalkeeper changed the course of fate.
Two decisive saves, Nice’s liberation
During the penalty shootout, Yehvann Diouf delivered a masterclass. Commanding on his line and sharp in his decisions, he stopped two opposing attempts, propelling his team to a 6-5 win on penalties. This monumental performance reignites his personal momentum. Criticized in recent weeks and seeing less playing time, Yehvann Diouf reminded everyone he can shine on the biggest nights.
Thanks to their goalkeeper, OGC Nice have punched their ticket to the Coupe de France semi-finals and can now dream of a historic run.