Strasbourg sunk in French Cup
Saturday, January 8, 2005
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RC Strasbourg were the first Ligue 1 side to exit this season's French Cup while LOSC Lille Métropole won.
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Brunel winner
Strasbourg lost 3-1 at CS Sedan Ardennes, a team chasing promotion to the top flight. There were no such problems for LOSC Lille Métropole who are unbeaten at home this season and maintained that record with a 2-1 victory over Le Mans UC 72, captain Philippe Brunel scoring the winner with ten minutes remaining.
Ajaccio squeeze through
AC Ajaccio struggled at Ligue 2 leaders AS Nancy Lorraine before advancing 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw while in a tight Brittany derby, Stade Rennais FC overcame Stade Brestois 29 by a 1-0 margin after extra time.
