Warris Maintains Form As Lorient Progress In Coup De France

France based Majeed Waris maintained his red hot form for FC Lorient as they booked a placed in the semi final of the Coup De France.

The rampant attacker starred for his rejuvenated Ligue I, side in an easy win over Gazelec to book a semi final spot on Wednesday night.

The Black Stars forward headed into the fixture on the back drop of three goals in two games but resorted to creativity upfront with crucial roles in the opening two goals for FC Lorient before leaving the pitch with 12 minutes to go.

The returning forward, who was demoted to the reserves side three weeks ago continue to prove his doubters wrong with another classy display at home to the second tier side in fully deserved 3-0 thumping of the league cup.

Jimmy Cabot came on as a late replacement for Waris, who has since racked in 9 odd goals in his opening 18 fixtures across all competition.

Majeed Waris and his Lorient team mates head to Bastia for the weekend’s Ligue I fixture ahead of the semi final pairing on Friday.

Warris Maintains Form As Lorient Progress In Coup De France

Majeed Waris strikes to snatch vital away point for Lorient

Black Stars striker Majeed Waris registered his fifth goal of the season for Lorient away to Renes in the French Ligue I.

The 25 year old attacker registered the second goal for his side after an early assist for the opener in a four goal thriller in the France top flight league.

The high flying forward however left the pitch midway through the second half with a suspected injury.

The Lorient forward came close to putting his visiting side into a second minute lead before his precise ball was turned home by Renes Senegalese centre back Fallou Diagne four minutes into the clash.

Waris then turned the screw on and registered his personal goal 22 minutes into the game to put Lorient two goals up away from home.

Two quick strikes from Ousman Dembele and Jeremie in a turn around six minutes levelled matters for the home sides with four minutes to recess.

The two sides however kept the shooting boots in the dressing room after recess with profligate attacking display contrary to the clinical first half.

Majeed Waris left the pitch in pain with suspected injury on the 53rd minutes as Lorient held on for a well deserved point away from home. The much travelled Ghanaian has since managed 5goals in his 12 appearances for the French Le Championate side as they stay 8 clear of the drop.

Majeed Waris strikes to snatch vital away point for Lorient