Sports News | Monaco Reaches French Cup Semis with 2-0 Win over Amiens

Monaco, Feb 9 (AP) Monaco progressed to the French Cup semifinals by defeating second-tier side Amiens 2-0 with goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Kevin Volland.

Monaco was the heavy favorite and was in control throughout. Tchouameni, a France midfielder with seven caps, put Monaco in the driver's seat after five minutes with a half-volley from a poorly cleared corner kick.

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The goal spurred the visitors on but Amiens forward Aliou Badji missed a couple of chances to level while Chadrac Akolo had a goal disallowed for an offside position. Volland made it 2-0 from close range in the 54th from teenager Maghnes Akliouche's assist.

Monaco was French Cup runner-up last year to Paris Saint-Germain and is chasing its first cup title since 1991.

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Southern rivals Nice and Marseille meet in the Riviera city while fourth-tier sides Bergerac and Versailles face off in the other quarterfinal scheduled Wednesday. (AP)

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