PARIS — Quevilly continued its tradition of producing French Cup upsets as the fourth-tier side beat top-flight Bastia 3-1 on penalties in the round of 32 on Tuesday, while Vincent Bessat’s hat trick gave Nantes a 3-2 win over league leader Lyon.
With the teams level at 1-1 after extra time, Quevilly ‘keeper Dan Delaunay delivered a man of the match performance by saving three spot kicks to put the 2012 finalists through.
After a goalless 90 minutes, former France striker Djibril Cisse had put Bastia ahead in extra time with a header from close range after Delaunay failed to clear the ball.
Adama Sarr equalized for Quevilly, which also reached the semifinals in 2010.
At the Stade de La Beaujoire, the 29-year-old Bessat silenced his critics with a brilliant performance. Lyon took the lead after five minutes courtesy of Alexandre Lacazette’s goal but Bessat, who has struggled to make an impact this season, made it 1-1 with a shot into the bottom corner.
A good spell of pressure from the hosts was rewarded with another goal two minutes later, with Bessat giving Lyon keeper Anthony Lopes no chance with a neat left-footed finish.
The match looked set to head into extra time after Nabil Fekir showed his technical skills to level from Lacazette’s pass, but Bessat won it for Nantes with two minutes remaining with a left-footed volley.
Elsewhere, top-flight Metz eased to a 3-0 win at third division side Avranches.