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.

What happened?

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.

Why is this important 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.

What comes next?

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.