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01/12 17:03 CST Paris FC knocks out holder PSG from the French Cup in shock
historic win
Paris FC knocks out holder PSG from the French Cup in shock historic win
PARIS (AP) --- Paris FC knocked out Paris Saint-Germain from the French Cup
after an historic snatch-and-grab triumph that marked a first ever win against
its richer and more illustrious neighbor on Monday.
PSG, the record 16-time winner of the Coupe de France, has failed to make the
last 32 for the first time since the 2012-13 season.
Cup holder PSG dominated throughout at home but could not make its pressure
count and it paid a price when Paris FC grabbed the only goal in the 74th
minute.
Former PSG winger Jonathan Ikon poked the ball home on a counterattack, a
month after he scored all three goals in Paris FC's fifth-round win at US
Raon-l'tape.
Ikon came up through PSG's youth teams and played seven times for the club
during the 2016-17 season before enjoying longer spells at Lille and Fiorentina.
PSG had 70% possession and 25 shots on goal compared to Paris FC's four.
However, Paris FC keeper Obed Nkambadio kept the home side at bay with a fine
display.
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