Strasbourg spot on against Reims, enters semifinal for first time since 2001 Strasbourg pulled off a thrilling victory over Reims in the French Cup quarterfinals, securing a spot in the semifinals for the first time since 2001. The match was decided by penalty shootout after the two teams were locked at 3-3 at the end of regular play. The visitors got off to a flying start with midfielder Jeremy Grimm scoring the opener in the 12th minute. However, Reims responded quickly, equalizing through striker Alexis Croci in the 22nd minute. The score remained level at halftime before Strasbourg regained the lead through defender Anthony Goncalves' strike in the 58th minute. But Reims refused to give up and managed to level the scores once again, this time through midfielder Fares Chaïbi's goal in the 72nd minute. The match went into extra time, with neither side able to find a winner. The decisive moment came when both teams failed to convert any of their chances in extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. Strasbourg goalkeeper Matz Selzner proved to be the hero, making two crucial saves to help his team win 4-3 on penalties. This victory marks a major milestone for Strasbourg, who have now reached the semifinals of the French Cup for the first time since 2001. The team will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next challenge in the competition.#Strasbourg #Reims #Jeremy_Grimm #Alexis_Croci #Anthony_Goncalves #Fares_Chabi #Matz_Selzner #French_Cup
