an incredible UEFA Super Cup match on Wednesday, European champions Paris St Germain rallied from 2-0 behind with five minutes remaining to defeat Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties.
Totteham appeared to be off to a winning start under new manager Thomas Frank but PSG substitute Lee Kang-in equalised after 85 minutes, and Goncalo Ramos headed the equaliser four minutes into stoppage time to tie the scores at 2-2. Reported By Telegraphindia.
PSG completed the comeback in the shootout, after Mathys Tel and Micky van de Ven failed for Tottenham, and Nuno Mendes stepped up to score the winning penalty.
The PSG players poured onto the pitch in celebration, knowing they had made history as the first French team to win the trophy.
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“It’s amazing to win like this. “This team once again demonstrated character, even though we are not at our physical best,” PSG defender Marquinhos stated.
“We managed to get the goals we needed through the substitutions, and in the shootout we have players who take their penalties well and a goalkeeper who helped us.”
Tottenham, who ended 17th in the Premier League last season, seized the lead after Van de Ven scored on a rebound and doubled their lead when Cristian Romero headed home against the French champions, who won their first European Cup in May with a stunning 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.
“It’s difficult to talk about this match… We trained for only five-six days, it’s incredible,” PSG coach Luis Enrique said.
“For us, it’s really special to have won this trophy and to be able to offer it to them.”
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