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Aditya GokhaleJan 13, 2025L. HoranLyonReimsDivision 1USAWOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Lindsey Horan's Lyon suffer earliest Coupe de France exit in their history after shock penalty shootout loss to Reims

USWNT star Lindsey Horan's Lyon side suffered their earliest Coupe de France exit as Les Fenottes lose to Reims in the Round of 32.

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  • Lyon lose penalty shootout to Reims
  • Suffer earliest-ever Coupe de France exit
  • Lyon's Laura Benkarth missed her spot kick

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Lyon are the most successful side in French women's football, winning the most Division 1 Feminine, Coupe de France, Trophee des Championnes and Women's Champions League titles in history. Additionally, ahead of Sunday night, Lyon had never exited the Coupe de France earlier than the Round of 16.

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    However, the record has now been broken as Lyon lost their Round of 32 Coupe de France clash against Reims in a penalty shootout, initially being held to a goalless draw in regulation time and extra time. 2018 Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg missed her spot kick before Reims' Mathilde Kack also missed her penalty to give Lyon a chance. However, Lyon's Laura Benkarth missed her spot kick to send Reims into the Round of 16.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Lyon will now fail to lift the Coupe de France for two straight seasons - marking the first time in their history. Les Fenottes failed to win the cup last season after falling to eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR LYON?

    Horan and Lyon will look to fight back from the disappointing loss when they face off against Paris Saint-Germain in a top-of-the-table Division 1 Feminine clash to try, with Horan and Co keen to open up a gap to Les Parisiennes.