PSG survive first-half scare to reach Coupe de France final

Updated: Apr 1, 2025, 05:23 pm

Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat second-tier Dunkerque 4-2 on Tuesday and secure their place in the French Cup final as they chase a record-extending 16th title.

Dunkerque, making their first-ever French Cup semi-final appearance, took the lead seven minutes in as Vincent Sasso tapped home a flicked ball from Alec Georgen after a set piece.

Muhannad Yahya Al-Saad then fired home a low volley, catching the PSG backline off guard, to extend the hosts' advantage in the 27th minute.

PSG's top scorer Ousmane Dembélé pulled one back just before halftime, with a powerful shot off Achraf Hakimi's pass, while Marquinhos equalised three minutes after the restart heading home Dembele's cross at the far post.

Désiré Doué put the visitors ahead in the 62nd minute when his shot took a deflection off a Dunkerque defender before finding the net, before Dembele sealed PSG's comeback win in stoppage time by scoring his 32nd goal across all competitions this season.