Nancy

Radamel García Zárate Radamel Falcao scored the winner in a 1-0 victory for Monaco against Nancy in the Coupe de la Ligue semi-final on Wednesday.

Falcao Monaco's 6-0 demolition of Nancy in Ligue 1 on Saturday shows the ambition of the club, striker Radamel Falcao said after his latest brace.

Arnaud Lusamba scored the goal that secured the Ligue 2 title for Nancy.

After a four-year absence, Dijon will return to Ligue 1 next season as their promotion was confirmed on Friday.

Of the three Championnat National clubs in action, only one emerged victorious in the Coupe de la Ligue - CA Bastia.

CA Bastia almost embarrassed Auxerre and Ligue 2 leaders Metz were eliminated on a lively night of action in the Coupe de la Ligue.

Evian avoided a Coupe de France upset as Gianni Bruno grabbed the only goal of the game to beat Consolat 1-0 in the seventh round.

Ajaccio Ligue 2 side Ajaccio had a narrow escape against lower-league opposition in the Coupe de France, though Angers were not so lucky.

Clermont Corinne Diacre claimed her maiden win as Clermont coach as the Ligue 2 side beat Istres 1-0 in the first round of the Coupe de la Ligue.

Ajaccio Ajaccio will look to put themselves back among Ligue 1 company as they enter the Coupe de la Ligue at the second-round stage on Tuesday.