Tue Feb 04 20:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Dunkerque Stuns Lille in Dramatic Coupe de France Upset
**Dunkerque, France** – In a stunning upset, USL Dunkerque defeated Ligue 1 side Lille OSC 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Coupe de France quarter-finals for the first time in their history. After a thrilling match that saw Lille dominate possession and hit the woodwork multiple times, Dunkerque goalkeeper, Jaouen, emerged as the hero.
Lille, who had 17 shots on goal, seemed destined for victory after leading until the final seconds of regulation time. However, a last-gasp header from Tejan, who subsequently received a yellow card for his exuberant celebration, sent the game to penalties.
The penalty shootout was a rollercoaster. Lille took an early 3-0 lead, but Dunkerque fought back, with Jaouen making crucial saves and even scoring the winning penalty himself. Jaouen’s heroics, combined with missed attempts by Lille players, secured a remarkable victory for the underdog. The final scoreline was 5-4 to Dunkerque, a result that will be remembered as one of the biggest upsets in recent Coupe de France history.
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