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Scoop on Grace Geyoro's Latest French Cup Finals Heroics
Savvy soccer fans know Grace Geyoro, the midfield powerhouse for PSG and the French national team, as a regular at the French Cup. With a whopping seven finals under her belt, she's about to play her fourth personal trophy and make it six for Paris Saint-Germain! This upcoming match against local rivals, Paris FC, promises to be especially thrilling.
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Our Site: What's your relationship with the French Cup?
Grace Geyoro: I've got a soft spot for the French Cup because it lets us duke it out with teams we don't typically tussle with from the lower leagues. There's always a surprise or two! I honestly cherish this competition, having already won it three times. Now, the aim is clear – rising to the top for a fourth time! The French Cup symbolizes loads, embodying values of respect and the gratitude that's due for the sport.
Facing Paris FC this season...
It's no Lyon classic, but against Paris FC it's the derby! Expect turbulence, but that's what we live for. Paris FC's never bagged the French Cup. Given how fierce competition in the derby can be, we'll need to be firing on all cylinders right off the bat. The off-field camaraderie is decent with the Paris FC lads, but sport's first, last, and only language is competition. Paris or bust!
The championship battles have been tight, with two draws. What's your take on Paris FC?
Paris FC's a solid squad that's been cooking for years, their player roster's pretty stable. They sure know how to wise up and fight back on defense. Maybe we won't have a huge volume of chances, but the ones we get, we've got to bury them. They know us as well as we know them. After all, I've played countless matches against Paris FC!
The final's shifted to Calais, away from Paris...
At first, we weren't exactly stoked about the location. Then we thought, hey, it's still the final, and there'll be people there. So we got to put on a terrific show for them. I'm sure spectators in Calais will bring the energy and make it unforgettable! We might have preferred something closer to home, but we've got to take it as it is!
- Grace Geyoro, renowned for her achievements in the French Cup, aims to secure a fourth personal trophy and help Paris Saint-Germain reach six wins.
- Against Paris FC, a team they've yet to face in the French Cup, Geyoro expects turbulence but welcomes the excitement.
- In the match, she emphasizes the importance of making the most of chances, given Paris FC's impressive defensive skills.
- Regarding the final's shift to Calais, Geyoro is confident they can deliver an impressive performance to entertain the spectators, despite being slightly disappointed about the location.
