Surprise in the French Cup: Yüksel Yıldırım's team eliminated Lille.

Surprise in the French Cup: Yüksel Yıldırım's team eliminated Lille.

05.02.2025 09:20

In the Round of 16 of the French Cup, Lille faced Dunkerque. Although Lille took the lead in the 85th minute, Dunkerque equalized in the 90+6th minute, and the match went to a penalty shootout. Dunkerque triumphed 5-4 in the penalties, managing to eliminate Ligue 1 team Lille from the cup. 85% of Dunkerque's shares belong to Yüksel Yıldırım, the president of Super Lig team Samsunspor.

In the Round of 16 of the French Cup, Lille faced Dunkerque. Dunkerque, a Ligue 2 team that is 85% owned by Yüksel Yıldırım, the president of the Süper Lig team Samsunspor, managed to eliminate Lille from the cup.

WHAT A MATCH

Ligue 1 team Lille took the lead against Dunkerque in the 85th minute of the match. Andre Gomes scored the goal that put his team ahead 1-0 in the Round of 16. Dunkerque, who was behind until the last moments of the match, equalized with Tejan's goal in the 90+6th minute. Tejan ignited the fuse that brought Dunkerque to the next round.

ELIMINATED IN PENALTIES

No goals were scored in the extra time, and the match went to a penalty shootout. In the end, Dunkerque eliminated their strong opponent Lille with a score of 5-4 in penalties.

YÜKSEL YILDIRIM'S TEAM

85% of Dunkerque's shares belong to Yüksel Yıldırım. Yüksel Yıldırım is also the president of Samsunspor, which competes in the Trendyol Süper Lig and has received praise for its performance this season. Samsunspor is currently in 3rd place in the Süper Lig, having collected 40 points with 12 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses in 21 matches.

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