In the end, the door did not open. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) poured out chances but lamented one goal, and Paris FC made history with a single decisive strike.
Paris FC defeated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 1-0 in the round of 32 of the 2025-2026 Coupe de France at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on the 13th (KST). At the same time, it was the moment the club avenged the league defeat from just eight days earlier and recorded its first-ever win in the "Paris derby" in club history.
Contrary to expectations, Paris FC controlled the early stages of the match. They dropped into a 5-4-1 formation but disrupted PSG's buildup with high pressing and quick transitions. In the 13th minute of the first half, Kori's long-range shot was the match's first on-target attempt. Paris FC did not remain solely defensive and pushed forward boldly when opportunities arose.
PSG increased their attacking frequency as time went on. They shook the flanks around Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, creating decisive scenes in the 23rd and 25th minutes of the first half.
Paris FC goalkeeper Nkambadio guarded the goal with consecutive saves. Paris FC went into the locker room maintaining a 0-0 balance after he even stopped Kvaratskhelia's volley just before the end of the first half.
At the start of the second half, Paris FC made changes. They introduced fresh players up front and on the flanks to maintain pressing intensity. PSG did not stay still either. They brought on Nuno Mendes, Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué in succession, effectively fielding their full starting contingent. After that, the match flowed into PSG's one-sided offensive.
No goals came. Barcola missed a one-on-one chance, and Gonzalo Hämus's and Ousmane Dembélé's shots were repeatedly blocked by Nkambadio. Zaire Emery's shot struck the crossbar. The numbers showed PSG's dominance, but the result was different.
The decisive moment came in the 29th minute of the second half. After PSG lost the ball in midfield, Paris FC launched a counterattack. Kebal, who held the ball up front, did not miss the timing and threaded it to Ikoné, who calmly placed it into the lower left of the goal. Ikoné did not celebrate after scoring against his former club.
PSG pressed even harder afterwards. Paris FC players crowded the box, throwing their bodies in and not hesitating to foul. During seven minutes of stoppage time, Vitinha's long-range shot and Doué's header came, but both were stopped by Nkambadio's hands and the defensive wall. When the final whistle blew, the Paris FC bench cheered and Parc des Princes fell silent.
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