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Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their French Super Cup title after edging rivals Marseille on penalties.
The two French heavyweights clashed at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City on Thursday night.
Reigning Ballon D’or winner Ousmane Dembele put the Ligue 1 champions ahead in the 13th minute as he lifted the ball over Geronimo Rulli who was off his life.
Marseille came close twice at restoring parity through fromer Manchester United forwarf Mason Greenwood but his attempt narrowly missed target.
Brazilian defender, Emerson pounced on a rebound in the box but was denied by Lucas Chevalier as the the first-half ended 1 nil in favour of PSG.
Igor Paixo met a a brilliant cross with an equally brilliant header towards goal but was stopped by Chevalier who made another stunning save.
Mason Greenwood eventually restored parity for Marseille from the penalty spot in the 76th minute.
Marseille turned the game around with three minutes left on the clock as William Pacho tuned the ball into his own net.
With a less than three minutes left in added time, Portuguese striker Gancalo Ramos scored in the fifth minute of added time to send the game into penalties.
Paris Saint-Germain were ruthlessly from the spot kicks while Marseille were miserable as the Ligue champions secured a 4-1 win to lift their their third trophy season.
