At the end of a fairly boring match, Lyon validated its ticket for a semi-final of the Coupe de France.
This is the main thing to remember from this evening without a goal in regulation time, without panache or thrill either.
They say that in the Cup, the main thing is to qualify.
The formula takes on its full meaning with this duel between Lyonnais and Strasbourg.
The qualification of the Lyonnais at the end of a sold-out match for the first time this season at Groupama Stadium is all that needs to be remembered.
OL, convalescing, dominated, pushed but going in circles, without being dangerous.
The Alsatians kept their backs, rarely in danger but also too timidly dangerous.
When no team seems willing or able to win, you have to go through the cruel penalty shootout.
In this little game, the Alsatians were the most clumsy.
Lucas Perri, the great Brazilian goalkeeper of OL, stopped the first shot on goal when the Lyonnais missed none.
“We are very disappointed because we had a good match by applying the coach's instructions.
It’s sad because there was something to do but we must rely on this match for the future,” said Strasbourg resident Ismaël Doukouré speaking to BeIN Sports.
With this qualification for the last four, Lyon is saving a season which started so badly.
OL are still in the race to win a first trophy since 2012, a time when Lyon dominated French football.
Already a five-time winner of the trophy, Lyon can still dream of a sixth Cup.
There is obviously still a way to go but OL are only two games, two wins away.
This Cup is also the shortest way to return to the European Cup next season.
Through the championship it's over, but the Cup can allow Les Gones to find color and forget what almost was the worst season in its recent history.
“It’s a very important victory for us to stay in good momentum.
The relationship with our fans is incredible and we are all very happy to have won this match,” says goalkeeper Lucas Perri on BeIN who was only playing his second match.