Lyon To Play Holders Nantes In French Cup Semifinals

Lyon will travel to defending champions Nantes in the semifinals of the French Cup next month while Ligue 2 side Annecy, who knocked out Marseille on Wednesday, host Toulouse.

Marseille dumped out bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 but were stunned by Annecy on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the Velodrome.

Annecy, who were a regional league club a decade ago, are through to the last four of the competition for the first time.

Toulouse outclassed second-division Rodez 6-1 in the quarterfinals, while Lyon are hoping to win their first silverware since last lifting the French Cup in 2012.

Nantes remained on course to retain the trophy after beating Lens 2-1 with Andy Delort scoring two penalties.

The semifinal ties will be held April 5-6 with the final played on 29 April at the Stade de France.