"Nantes" footballers unexpectedly triumphed in the French Cup © JumpStory

Antoine Kombouare's pupils "Nantes" unexpectedly triumphed in the French Cup, both throughout the season and in the final. In the final, the "Canaries" defeated the "Nice" footballers 1-0, who were the favorites of this final. Ludovic Blas scored the winning goal for "Nantes" in the 47th minute. The Frenchman scored accurately from the penalty spot.

9th-placed "Nantes" team in the "Ligue 1" championship secured a place in the next season's Europa League tournament with this victory in the French Cup. This was the first trophy for the "Canaries" in this century and the 4th French Cup won in the club's history. "Nice" still has a chance to secure a ticket to a European tournament through the "Ligue 1" championship.