PSG Secures Goal-scoring Victory and First European Super Cup Trophy against Tottenham
Paris Saint-Germain Triumphs in UEFA Super Cup over Tottenham
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) made history on Wednesday, August 13, 2022, by winning the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. The match ended in a thrilling 2–2 draw after regular time, with PSG ultimately prevailing 4–3 in the penalty shootout [1][2][4].
This victory marked a significant milestone for PSG, as they became the first French club to win the UEFA Super Cup [1]. Prior to this, PSG had only one prior UEFA Super Cup appearance, which was in the 1996-1997 edition, where they lost heavily to Juventus with a 9–2 aggregate score [3].
The 2022 Super Cup win was a fitting reward for PSG’s historic 2021-2022 season, in which they achieved a quadruple: winning the Trophée des Champions, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and notably, the UEFA Champions League. This Super Cup triumph was seen as a reflection of the club's ambition for long-term success [1].
The match saw several key moments. In added time during the first half, Gonçalo Ramos equalized for PSG with a goal in the 45th+4 minute. Kang-in Lee scored for PSG in the 85th minute to reduce the gap, and Lucas Chevalier, the new Parisian goalkeeper, made his debut in the Super Cup of Europe match. He also saved Micky van de Ven’s penalty attempt during the shootout [2].
All substitutes for PSG converted their attempts in the penalty shootout, securing the win for the French club. The opponent, Tottenham, had scored earlier in the 39th minute through Van de Ven, and Romero had scored for them in the 48th minute [2].
Ousmane Dembelé, a player for PSG, joked that Lucas Chevalier's debut and performance in the penalty shootout was "a bit scripted" [5]. Luis Enrique, the manager of PSG, stated that winning the Super Cup of Europe was important for the team and their supporters [6].
This victory enhances PSG’s trophy haul, bringing their total to 38 trophies since the Qatar Sports Investments takeover, and signals their rise as a dominant force in European football [1].
| Year | Result | Notes | |------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------| | 1996/1997 | Lost to Juventus (9–2 aggregate) | PSG’s only previous Super Cup appearance before 2022[3] | | 2022 | Won vs Tottenham (2–2 draw, 4–3 pens) | First UEFA Super Cup win, historic for PSG and French football[1][2][4] |
The 2022-2023 season of PSG's football business has started with a win.
References
[1] BBC Sport. (2022). Paris Saint-Germain win UEFA Super Cup on penalties against Tottenham. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62589853
[2] Goal.com. (2022). Paris Saint-Germain win UEFA Super Cup on penalties against Tottenham. [online] Available at: https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/paris-saint-germain-win-uefa-super-cup-on-penalties-against-tottenham/blt778f8921683f290f
[3] UEFA.com. (2022). Paris Saint-Germain. [online] Available at: https://www.uefa.com/member-associations/news/newsid=2571552.html
[4] UEFA.com. (2022). UEFA Super Cup. [online] Available at: https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=2571552.html
[5] ESPN. (2022). PSG's Dembele jokes goalkeeper Chevalier's debut was "a bit scripted." [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/soccer/paris-saint-germain-fc/story/4518401/psg-s-dembele-jokes-goalkeeper-chevalier-s-debut-was-a-bit-scripted
[6] ESPN. (2022). PSG's Enrique: Winning Super Cup important for team, supporters. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/soccer/paris-saint-germain-fc/story/4518401/psg-s-enrique-winning-super-cup-important-for-team-supporters
Paris Saint-Germain's triumph in the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham not only marked the first time a French club has won this competition, but it also reflects the club's ambition to achieve long-term success in European football, particularly in the premier leagues and other European-leagues. The 2022-2023 season of PSG's football business has started with a win, with the team aiming to replicate this success throughout the upcoming season in various sports, particularly football.
