PSG triumphs over Tottenham in the photo-worthy spectacle of the UEFA Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain Claim UEFA Super Cup Title in Thrilling Penalty Shootout
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have emerged victorious in the UEFA Super Cup, securing a hard-fought 4-5 win in a dramatic penalty shootout against Tottenham Hotspur. The match, held in UDINE, Italy, ended 2-2 after regular time.
The first half of the match was a tense affair, with neither team managing to find the back of the net. However, the second half saw a flurry of goals that would set the stage for an exciting finish.
Tottenham took a 2-0 lead early in the second half through goals by Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero. But PSG refused to be outdone, staging a late comeback. Lee Kang-in scored in the 85th minute to reduce the deficit, and Gonçalo Ramos equalized in stoppage time (94th minute) to send the match into extra time.
With the scores level after extra time, the match was decided by a penalty shootout. PSG prevailed after Tottenham missed two penalties, with Nuno Mendes scoring the winning spot-kick for PSG.
The match was a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors, with fans able to view the action-packed game at AP's website. For those who missed the match, the AP also has comprehensive coverage of the UEFA Super Cup available at https://apnews.com/hub/soccer.
This victory marks PSG's first UEFA Super Cup title, and it comes as the annual early-season match between the Champions League and Europa League winners. The team will now look to build on this success as they continue their quest for silverware in the upcoming season.
In Toronto, sports news outlets reported Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) achievement in European leagues, as they claimed the UEFA Super Cup title following a thrilling 4-5 penalty shootout victory against Tottenham Hotspur in UDINE, Italy. The triumph marked PSG's first title in the UEFA Super Cup, making it an historic moment for the club. Meanwhile, fans across the continent can find detailed coverage of the match on AP's website at https://apnews.com/hub/soccer, ensuring no one misses the story of the champions-league winners' early-season victory.
