France striker Karim Benzema sent Ligue 1 leaders Lyon into the French Cup semi-finals with a 1-0 home win over Metz.

They were joined in the last four by Amiens, who beat fellow Ligue 2 side Dijon.

Lyon, four points clear at the top of the league, stay on course for their first domestic double.

The 20-year-old Benzema (pictured) collected the ball inside the area with his back to the goal and swiftly turned to score the winner six minutes from the break.

Metz, bottom of Ligue 1 and already relegated, fought bravely and created many chances and a powerful shot by substitute forward Daniel Gygax forced a superb save from Gregory Coupet with 10 minutes left.

A late Roy Contout goal gave Amiens a 1-0 victory over divisional rivals Dijon in earlier quarter-final action.

The striker scored from the edge of the box with two minutes remaining.

Bordeaux, second to Lyon in the league standings, take on Ligue 2 Sedan on Wednesday while fifth division Carquefou play Ligue 1 strugglers Paris St Germain.

Reuters