Nigeria international Moses Simon was the hero last night for French Ligue 1 side Nantes when he converted the match winning penalty during shoot out in their semi final Coupe De France win over Monaco.
Simon made his return to the starting lineup after missing last weekend game due to family reason and clocked the entire duration of the game which ended in a 2-2 draw.
The semi final clash was stretched into extra time and with Monaco missing two of their spot kicks, Simon stepped up to send the goalkepper of Monaco the wrong way a s sealed a cup spot for Nantes for the first time in 22 years.
Fans of the club invaded the pitch and carried the 26 year old on their shoulder as they celebrate reaching the final of a domestic cup in a season where they are still pushing to qualify for Europe.
