Paris, France – Paris Saint-Germain stormed into the French Cup semi-finals with a commanding 7-0 victory over fourth-tier Stade Briochin on Wednesday, showcasing their dominance with a clinical attacking display. Meanwhile, second-tier Dunkerque pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Ligue 1 side Brest 3-2.
At Roazhon Park, the home of Rennes, PSG wasted no time asserting their authority against their lower-league opponents. Portuguese midfielder Joao Neves opened the scoring with a powerful drilled effort, setting the tone for what would be a one-sided affair.
Gonçalo Ramos doubled the lead before half-time, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Stade Briochin. The reigning French Cup champions controlled possession effortlessly and constantly threatened in the final third, leaving their opponents struggling to cope with the intensity of their play.
The second half saw PSG shift into an even higher gear, as they relentlessly piled on the pressure. Ramos completed his brace early in the half, while French international Bradley Barcola joined the scoresheet with a composed finish.
Vitinha, Warren Zaïre-Emery, and Randal Kolo Muani all added to the tally, turning the match into a rout and underlining the massive gulf in quality between the two sides.
“Total Domination from Start to Finish”
Despite the heavy defeat, Stade Briochin, a club competing in France’s Championnat National 2, earned praise for their spirited effort against the French giants. However, they were simply outmatched by a PSG squad packed with international stars.
Speaking after the game, PSG head coach Luis Enrique praised his team’s professional approach.
“We took this match seriously from the first whistle, and I’m happy with the attitude of my players. We showed our quality and finished our chances well,” Enrique said.
The Parisians are now one step closer to defending their French Cup title and will enter the semi-finals as overwhelming favorites.
Dunkerque Stun Brest in Dramatic Comeback
Elsewhere in the competition, second-division Dunkerque pulled off a major upset, coming from two goals down to eliminate Brest with a thrilling 3-2 victory.
Brest, who currently sit in the top half of Ligue 1, looked to be in full control after racing to a 2-0 lead in the first half. However, Dunkerque mounted an incredible second-half resurgence, scoring three unanswered goals to turn the match around and book their place in the semi-finals.
The result marks a historic achievement for Dunkerque, who will now look to continue their Cinderella run in the competition.
With the semi-final lineup taking shape, PSG remain the clear favorites, but Dunkerque’s heroics serve as a reminder that cup competitions are full of surprises. The road to the final promises to deliver more drama, with teams now just one step away from the ultimate prize.
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