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Wow, what a dramatic finish to this Coupe de France match between Paris Saint Germain and Nice! The tension was electric in the Parc des Princes as the teams battled it out, but ultimately, it came down to a nail-biting penalty shootout.
Nice emerged victorious, winning 6-5 after extra time. While the scores remained level throughout the regulation and extra periods, the penalty kicks truly decided the game. Several key players stepped up for both teams, putting their skills to the test. Players like Schneiderlin, Messi, Todibo, and Mbappé all scored their penalties for their respective teams, showing remarkable composure under pressure.
Both teams played a very tactical game, with Nice showing great defensive tenacity and Paris Saint Germain's attacking prowess being a little less effective than usual. Nice dominated possession in the second half, controlling around 32% of the ball. PSG, despite some strong shots, had trouble breaking through Nice's defense, securing only 2 shots on goal in the final minutes. While Nice had a few more shots on goal, they also had more blocked shots and several offside opportunities.
The game was full of excitement. Some of the biggest moments included the penalty shootouts and the yellow cards handed out to players from both teams for various fouls and arguments. It was a real battle.
Ultimately, Nice's composure in the penalty shootout proved to be the difference, earning them a well-deserved victory.