Le Mans secured a 2-1 win over Lorient in the fifth round of the French championship.
The hosts made the ideal start, taking the lead in the third minute through Adil Buraabaa. The early breakthrough gave Le Mans greater confidence as the match progressed.
Le Mans doubled their advantage 12 minutes after half-time. Habib Diallo found the net in the 57th minute to put the hosts 2-0 ahead and leave Lorient facing a difficult task.
Lorient refused to give up and brought themselves back into contention late in the game. Isak Jensen reduced the deficit to one goal in the 79th minute, setting up a tense finish.
The visitors continued to search for an equaliser during the closing stages, but Le Mans held on to their lead. Lorient could not find a second goal, and the hosts took all three points.