Annecy has pulled off a historic upset by knocking out Marseille in the French Cup quarterfinals. The score was 2-2 after 90 minutes, but Annecy's players dominated the penalty shootout with a 6-7 score.
The match was highly contested, with scoring opportunities for both teams. Marseille opened the scoring thanks to Jordan Veretout, but Annecy equalized with a goal from Moïse Sahi. The Marseillais took the lead again, but Kevin Mouanga equalized once more for Annecy.
This victory is a historic upset for Annecy, which plays in Ligue 2. It shows that the team has the potential to beat top-level teams. Goalkeeper Thomas Callens had an exceptional game, notably saving a penalty from Alexis Sanchez.
Annecy will play the French Cup semifinals, hoping to continue their run. In Ligue 2, the team is currently 7th with 52 points, 15 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses in 34 games. Here are Annecy's latest results:
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-09 | Rodez | 1-2 |
The team also has a goal difference of +10, with 49 goals scored and 39 conceded. They are 15 points behind leaders Estac Troyes. Annecy's fans have reasons to be optimistic about the rest of the season.
