RC Lens, the former club of Husanov, wins the Coupe de France
RC Lens, the club where Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov previously played, has won the Coupe de France for the first time in its history. Facing Nice in the final, the side from the Artois region delivered a confident performance, writing a new and brilliant chapter in the club's annals.
Nice, having struggled with poor form in recent weeks, attempted to put up a serious fight in the final. However, the Lens players were much bolder, more disciplined, and more confident on the pitch. The mental superiority of the Artois side was particularly evident throughout the match.
The Lens fans played a special role in this final. A large portion of the Stade de France — approximately 75 percent — was filled with Lens supporters. Their backing gave the team extra strength and provided the players on the pitch with immense confidence.
In the 30th minute, Lens converted their dominance into a goal. Florian Thauvin, a well-known figure in French football, opened the scoring for his team. The 2018 World Cup winner skillfully controlled a cross from Matthieu Udol, bypassed Nice defender Hicham Boudaoui, and beat goalkeeper Maxime Dupé with a beautiful curling shot.
This goal became one of the brightest moments of the final. Thauvin's action displayed experience, technical skill, and the ability to make the right decisions in big games. He didn't just score a goal; he delivered a strike that will go down in Lens history.
Thauvin's celebration after the goal was also unique. He ran across the stadium, arms spread wide, celebrating the winning moment in front of the fans. This scene is sure to be one of the images that Lens supporters will remember for years to come.
For the former Marseille star, this season is of special significance. At 33, Thauvin is enjoying one of the brightest and most productive periods of his career. Just when many thought his career was on the decline, he made his mark on the big stage once again. In football, the phrase "it's too late" can sometimes be erased with a single goal — and that is exactly what Thauvin did.
For Lens, this victory was a historic event. The club won the Coupe de France for the first time and gave its fans an unforgettable celebration. This trophy is not just a victory in the final, but a well-deserved reward for the team's hard work, patience, and belief.
In short, Lens made history in the Coupe de France, and Florian Thauvin became the hero of the final. This success of Abdukodir Khusanov's former club is also an interesting event for Uzbek fans, as Lens will now be remembered not only as the club that introduced Khusanov to Europe but also as a Coupe de France winner.
