Paris Saint-Germain clinched the UEFA Super Cup in breathtaking fashion, edging Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time. The match in Udine, Italy, saw PSG overturn a two-goal deficit in the final five minutes. ⚽🔥
Tottenham, fresh off finishing 17th in the Premier League last season, struck first when Micky Van de Ven capitalized on a rebound in the 39th minute. Early in the second half, Cristian Romero nodded in a header to double Spurs’ lead.
Facing their first Super Cup challenge since lifting their inaugural Champions League trophy in May, PSG refused to back down. With five minutes remaining, they pulled one back and then leveled the score to force extra drama. The score stayed 2-2, sending both sides to penalties.
In the shootout, PSG held their nerve, converting four spot-kicks to Tottenham’s three. The victory adds another European crown to the Parisian club’s growing collection and kicks off their season with a statement win. 🏆🎉
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PSG edge Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalty kicks to lift UEFA Super Cup
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