2008 Coupe de France final

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2008 Coupe de France final
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Event 2007–08 Coupe de France
After extra time
Date24 May 2008
Venue Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Man of the Match Sidney Govou
Referee Philippe Kalt  []
Attendance79,204
2007
2009

The 2008 Coupe de France final was a football match that was held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France on 24 May 2008. It was the 90th final in the Coupe de France's history. The final was contested between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais. This was PSG's 10th appearance in the Coupe de France final, having won the cup in 1982, 1983, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2004, and 2006. They also lost in the final twice in 1985 and 2003. With a win in this year's final, PSG would have been granted the rare cup double with their last double coming in 1998. This was Olympique Lyonnais's 7th appearance in the final having won in 1964, 1967, and 1973. They lost in the final three times in 1963, 1971, and 1976.

Contents

Road to the final

Paris Saint-GermainRoundLyon
OpponentH/AResult 2007–08 Coupe de France OpponentH/AResult
Épinal A2–0Round of 64 Créteil A4–0
Le Poiré-sur-Vie A3–1Round of 32 Croix de Savoie A1–0
Bastia H2–1Round of 16 Sochaux H2–1
Carquefou A1–0Quarter-finals Metz H1–0
Amiens A1–0Semi-finals Sedan H1–0

Match information

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Lyon supporters at the 2008 Coupe de France Final.

In front of a sell-out crowd of 80,000+ fans, Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain stepped on the pitch of the Stade de France to contest the 90th Coupe de France. PSG tore Lyon's defense ragged for most of the game and had a goal by Sylvain Armand incorrectly ruled offside. Olympique Lyonnais held on to 0–0 after 90 minutes, winning the match in extra time.

The majority of the first half was mainly dominated by PSG who thrived on Lyon's turnovers using them in order to counterattack. Lyon players, becoming frustrated, committed several malicious challenges leading to the likes of Anthony Réveillère and Sébastien Squillaci picking up yellow cards. The second half was partially even with both teams attempting to counterattack each other with both displaying fatigue as the second half moved forward. Both PSG and Lyon had several chances. Lyon's primary chances were as a result of Juninho's free kicks, while PSG probably had the best chance of the night when Amara Diané got through in the box and had a great chance, however it was miraculously saved by Grégory Coupet, who was playing his last match in a Lyon jersey, leaving the match up for grabs as they headed to extra time. One notable moment of the second half was the substitution of Pauleta, who was playing his final match for PSG. He was given a standing ovation by PSG supporters.

The first half of extra time was progressively slow with both clubs trying to get a strategic view of each other. It wasn't until the end of the first half of extra time when a goal was finally conceded. Following a cross by Karim Benzema, Sidney Govou pounced on the loose ball in the box after it went off Kader Keïta to give Lyon the lead after 102 minutes of play. Following the goal, Lyon finally settled down and opted to a more defensive style of play utilizing the offside trap and holding on to the ball more turning the tables on PSG, who were now becoming frustrated, with Mario Yepes delivering a questionable elbow on Benzema. Sidney Govou's goal would eventually be the only goal of the match giving Lyon their first Coupe de France title victory in 35 years. With the win in the final, Lyon were also granted their first ever double having won Ligue 1 this past season.

Since both clubs have automatically qualified for European competitions, PSG via the Coupe de la Ligue, Lyon via Ligue 1, the Coupe de France European place was reverted to the league. The spot was awarded to AS Saint-Étienne, ironically Lyon's primary rivals.

Match details

Lyon 1–0 (a.e.t.) Paris Saint-Germain
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Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Attendance: 79,204
Referee: Philippe Kalt  []
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Lyon
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PSG
Lyon:
GK1 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Grégory Coupet
RB2 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Anthony Réveillère Yellow card.svg 41'
CB4 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Jean-Alain Boumsong
CB5 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Sébastien Squillaci Yellow card.svg 45'
LB11 Flag of Italy.svg Fabio Grosso
RM7 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Sidney Govou
CM3 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Jérémy Toulalan
CM8 Flag of Brazil.svg Juninho (c)Sub off.svg 117'
LM6 Flag of Sweden.svg Kim Källström Sub off.svg 68'
FW10 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Karim Benzema
FW9 Flag of Brazil.svg Fred Sub off.svg 73'
Substitutes:
GK18 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Rémy Vercoutre
DF13 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg François Clerc Sub on.svg 117'
MF12 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Mathieu Bodmer Sub on.svg 68'
MF17 Flag of Spain.svg Marc Crosas
MF14 Flag of Argentina.svg César Delgado
FW15 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Hatem Ben Arfa
FW16 Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Kader Keïta Yellow card.svg 110'Sub on.svg 73'
Manager:
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Alain Perrin
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PSG:
GK1 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Jérôme Alonzo
RB2 Flag of Brazil.svg Ceará
CB6 Flag of Colombia.svg Mario Yepes
CB4 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Zoumana Camara Yellow card.svg 40'
LB3 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Sylvain Armand
RM10 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Clément Chantôme Sub off.svg 83'
CM5 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Grégory Bourillon Sub off.svg 105'
CM8 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Jérémy Clément
CM7 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Jérôme Rothen Yellow card.svg 65'
LM11 Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Amara Diané
FW9 Flag of Portugal.svg Pauleta (c)Sub off.svg 80'
Substitutes:
GK18 Flag of Armenia.svg Apoula Edima Bete Edel
DF15 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Bernard Mendy Yellow card.svg 113'Sub on.svg 83'
DF17 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Mamadou Sakho
MF13 Flag of Brazil.svg Souza Sub on.svg 105'
FW12 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Péguy Luyindula Sub on.svg 80'
FW14 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Yannick Boli
FW16 Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Loris Arnaud
Manager:
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Paul Le Guen

MATCH OFFICIALS

  • Assistant referees:
  • Fourth official:

MAN OF THE MATCH

MATCH RULES

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes extra-time (15-minute intervals)
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores level after extra time.
  • Seven named substitutes
  • Maximum of 3 substitutions.

References