2008 Coupe de France final

Final of the 2007–08 edition of the Coupe de France May 2026 2008 Coupe de France final Germany_vs_Poland_0-0_(27103531294).jpg 300 2007–08 Coupe de France Lyon Ligue 1 1 Paris Saint-Germain Ligue 1 0 After extra time 24 May 2008 Stade de France Saint-Denis Sidney Govou Philippe Kalt fr 79,204 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. Road to the final Paris Saint-GermainRoundLyonOpponentH/AResult2007–08 Coupe de FranceOpponentH/AResultÉpinalA2–0Round of 64CréteilA4–0Le Poiré-sur-VieA3–1Round of 32Croix de SavoieA1–0BastiaH2–1Round of 16SochauxH2–1CarquefouA1–0Quarter-finalsMetzH1–0AmiensA1–0Semi-finalsSedanH1–0 Match information thumb|170px|right|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 24 May 2008 21:00 Lyon 1–0 yes Source Paris Saint-Germain Govou 102 Stade de France, Saint-Denis 79,204 Philippe Kalt fr _lyon0708h _lyon0708h _lyon0708h _ollyon0708h _lyon0708t ffffff ffffff ffffff ffffff ffffff Lyon _psg0708h _redwhitedown _psg0708h 000040 FFFFFF 000040 FFFFFF FF0000 PSG Lyon: GK 1FRA 1974 Grégory CoupetRB 2FRA 1974 Anthony Réveillère 41CB 4FRA 1974 Jean-Alain BoumsongCB 5 FRA 1974 Sébastien Squillaci 45LB 11ITA Fabio GrossoRM 7 FRA 1974 Sidney GovouCM 3FRA 1974 Jérémy ToulalanCM8 BRA Juninho (c) 117LM 6SWE Kim Källström 68FW 10 FRA 1974 Karim BenzemaFW 9BRA Fred 73Substitutes:GK 18FRA 1974 Rémy VercoutreDF 13FRA 1974 François Clerc 117MF 12FRA 1974 Mathieu Bodmer 68MF 17ESP Marc CrosasMF 14ARG César DelgadoFW 15FRA 1974 Hatem Ben ArfaFW 16CIV Kader Keïta 110 73Manager:FRA 1974 Alain Perrin290pxPSG: GK 1FRA 1974 Jérôme AlonzoRB 2BRA CearáCB 6COL Mario YepesCB 4 FRA 1974 Zoumana Camara 40LB 3FRA 1974 Sylvain ArmandRM 10 FRA 1974 Clément Chantôme 83CM 5FRA 1974 Grégory Bourillon 105CM8 FRA 1974 Jérémy ClémentCM 7FRA 1974 Jérôme Rothen 65LM 11 CIV Amara DianéFW 9POR Pauleta (c) 80Substitutes:GK 18ARM Apoula Edima Bete EdelDF 15FRA 1974 Bernard Mendy 113 83DF 17FRA 1974 Mamadou SakhoMF 13BRA Souza 105FW 12FRA 1974 Péguy Luyindula 80FW 14FRA 1974 Yannick BoliFW 16FRA 1974 Loris ArnaudManager:FRA 1974 Paul Le Guen MATCH OFFICIALS Assistant referees: Fourth official: MAN OF THE MATCHMATCH 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 Coupe de France official homepage on FFF site Coupe de France Page on LFP site Coupe de France Results Final 2008 Category:Olympique Lyonnais matches Category:Paris Saint-Germain FC matches Coupe De France Final Category:Sport in Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis Category:History of Seine-Saint-Denis Coupe De France Final