PSG complete domestic double with 2-1 win over Lyon in Coupe de France final
Paris Saint-Germain doubled their domestic title defeating Lyon 2-1 in the Coupe de France final on Saturday night.
The match held at Lille’s Stade Pierre-Mauroy, saw Lyon making the early moves.
They showed signs of a team ready to compete, putting behind their hard defeats against PSG in the French Ligue 1.
However, all these lasted only in the opening 10 minutes of the encounter, before PSG settled in.
PSG lifts Coupe de France title after win over Lyon – Getty image
PSG’s first-half goals came from crosses to the back post.
Ousmane Dembélé and Fabián Ruiz utilized a defensive lapses to score, leaving PSG cruising to their first cup title since 2021 at halftime.
Lyon mounted a strong response in the second half. After enduring a series of attacking threats from Kylian Mbappé
The goal margin was then reduced by Lyon from a corner. Rayan Cherki’s delivery was powerfully headed in by Jake O’Brien, marking his fifth crucial goal of the season.
Although Lyon fought to get back into the game, efforts towards an equalizer never materialized.PSG complete domestic double with 2-1 over Lyon in Coupe de France final
Paris Saint-Germain doubled their domestic title defeating Lyon 2-1 in the Coupe de France final on Saturday night.
The match held at Lille’s Stade Pierre-Mauroy, saw Lyon making the early moves.
They showed signs of a team ready to compete, putting behind their hard defeats against PSG in the French Ligue 1.
However, all these lasted only in the opening 10 minutes of the encounter, before PSG settled in.
PSG’s first-half goals came from crosses to the back post.
Ousmane Dembélé and Fabián Ruiz utilized a defensive lapses to score, leaving PSG cruising to their first cup title since 2021 at halftime.
Lyon mounted a strong response in the second half. After enduring a series of attacking threats from Kylian Mbappé
The goal margin was then reduced by Lyon from a corner. Rayan Cherki’s delivery was powerfully headed in by Jake O’Brien, marking his fifth crucial goal of the season.
Although Lyon fought to get back into the game, efforts towards an equalizer never materialized.
