Troyes reach Coupe de la Ligue last four with victory over Evian TG

Ligue 2 side Troyes caused an upset in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue this evening by overcoming Ligue 1 side Evian TG.

The hosts went in front soon after the half-hour mark when Benjamin Nivet found the net before Ghislain Gimbert made it two just ahead of the interval.

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Clarck N'Sikulu cut the deficit in half by scoring for Evian but the visitors couldn't mount a comeback as Troyes put the result beyond doubt late on.

Jimmy Cabot ended any nerves in the home supporters to ensure Troyes's place in the last four.