PARIS (Reuters) - Thomas Lemar's extra-time winner sent Monaco into the quarter-finals of the French Cup after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Olympique de Marseille on Wednesday as holders Paris St Germain left it late to down Ligue 2 side Niort. Lemar scored with a powerful shot from inside the box in the 113th minute after Marseille had come from behind three times. Remi Cabella, however, sent the tie into extra time when he found the net from close range in the 84th. Monaco, who will take on PSG in the League Cup final next month, could also face the French Cup holders in the next round after they fielded a largely reserve side and beat Niort 2-0. PSG struggled on a damp pitch in the rain but late goals from second-half substitutes Javier Pastore in the 78th minute and Edinson Cavani in stoppage time secured victory for the French champions.

Source: The Star March 01, 2017 23:20 UTC