FC Toulouse only eliminated second division FC Annecy in the semi-finals of the French soccer cup with a late goal.
The favorite won 2-1 (1-1) against the outsider on Thursday evening and followed defending champions FC Nantes into the final. Fares Chaibi scored to win (85th).
Nantes made it into the final for the tenth time on Wednesday with a 1-0 (0-0) win against Olympique Lyon. Les Canaris are aiming for their fifth cup win with the final taking place on April 29.