The theme for the French League Cup round of 32 matches played on Tuesday night was away win after the visiting sides emerged victorious.

Ivorian striker Christian Kouakou scored the only goal of the game for Caen in their 1-0 win over Lorient in the battle of two top flight sides thereby helping his side book their place in the next round of the competition.

In the other game played, Souleymane Camara and Casimir Ningi secured a 2-0 win for Montpellier in their round of 32 away clash at fellow French Ligue 1 side Guingamp.