PSG's Hairy Escape: A French Cup Semi-Final for the Ages
Okay, so you know how sometimes things just spiral? That’s exactly what happened in PSG’s French Cup semi-final against Dunkerque on April 1st, 2025. It was a rollercoaster, a nail-biter, a complete and utter shock—all rolled into one. And honestly, who saw that coming?
Dunkerque's Dream Start: A Shock to the System
Dunkerque, a Ligue 2 team sitting pretty in fifth place, absolutely destroyed the first half. I mean, destroyed. They took a 2-0 lead inside the first 27 minutes! First, Vincent Sasso capitalised on a PSG defensive blunder in the 7th minute—a real howler. Then, get this—a routine long kick from the PSG keeper was inexplicably headed on, giving Muhannad Al-Saad a simple tap-in. It was a dream start for the underdogs, and honestly, PSG looked utterly flummoxed.
It was kinda like watching a slow-motion trainwreck. You just knew something wasn't right, and it felt like it could all fall apart any second.
The Comeback Kings Crowned: PSG Fight Back
But, you know PSG. They've got star power for a reason. Just before halftime, Ousmane Dembélé pulled one back with a screamer. That goal injected some much-needed life into the team. Three minutes into the second half, Marquinhos leveled the score with a header, after a pretty contentious corner decision—more on that later. Désirée Doué put PSG ahead, and then, deep into injury time, Dembélé bagged his second, completing a brace and taking his season tally to a whopping 32 goals!
Controversy! The Corner That Changed Everything
Let's talk about that controversial corner. Dunkerque captain Opa Sangante was furious. Absolutely livid. He was convinced it wasn’t a corner, and to be fair, he had a point. “The frustrating thing is that it was never a corner,” he said. “It was the turning point of the match.” He wasn’t wrong there. The tension was palpable; you could practically feel the anger radiating from the pitch.
What's Next for PSG? A Domestic Double on the Cards?
So, PSG are through to the French Cup final on May 24th against the winner of Reims vs. Cannes. They're also on the verge of their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title. Plus, they've got a Champions League quarter-final clash with Aston Villa looming. It's going to be a thrilling end to the season for the Parisian giants. As for Dunkerque? Their cup run might be over, but their performance against the Ligue 1 champions? Legendary stuff. It'll be talked about for years to come.
