M'Baye Niang, Sada Thioub and Stephane Bahoken were on the scoresheet as Rennes secured a 5-4 victory against Angers in the Round of 16 of the French Cup tie on Tuesday evening after extra time.
Julien Stephan’s men raced into the lead through James Lea Siliki before Senegal international Niang doubled the lead in the 42nd minute.
Thioub reduced the deficit for the Black and Whites 10 minutes later but his compatriot Niang responded swiftly, scoring his second goal in the encounter.
Cameroon international Bahoken set up Thioub to complete his brace in the 85th minute before levelling for his side with his stoppage-time effort.